Sparkling Ginger-Lime Iced Tea

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

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A bright and invigorating iced tea with fresh ginger and lime, topped with sparkling water for a revitalizing boost. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together water, black tea bags, fresh ginger root for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 45 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Cocktails cuisine 45 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups water
4 black tea bags
1 inch, thinly sliced fresh ginger root
3 tbsp honey
1/4 cup, freshly squeezed lime juice
2 cups, chilled sparkling water
2 cups ice cubes
for garnish lime slices
for garnish fresh mint sprigs

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add 4 black tea bags and 1 inch thinly sliced fresh ginger root. Remove from heat and steep for 10 minutes until fragrant and strong.
Step 2: Remove tea bags and ginger slices carefully. Stir in 3 tbsp honey while the tea is still warm until fully dissolved. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
Step 3: Pour the cooled tea into a pitcher and add 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
Step 4: Just before serving, add 2 cups chilled sparkling water and 2 cups ice cubes to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine. Serve in glasses garnished with lime slices and fresh mint sprigs for a stimulating and effervescent refreshment.