This Lemon Ginger Iced Green Tea with Honey is unbelievably refreshing and perfect for hot days! Packed with antioxidants from green tea, a zing from fresh ginger, and natural sweetness from honey, this iced tea is a delicious and healthy drink for any time of the day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for steeping and cooling)
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings (depending on glass size) 1x
- Category: Beverage, Iced Tea
- Method: Stovetop, Steeping, Chilling
- Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 3 green tea bags
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, sliced
- 1/4 cup honey (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil Water: In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat.
- Steep the Tea and Ginger: Add the green tea bags and fresh ginger slices to the hot water. Cover and let steep for 5-7 minutes, adjusting the steeping time based on your preferred tea strength.
- Sweeten with Honey: Remove the tea bags and ginger slices. Stir in the honey while the tea is warm, ensuring it dissolves completely.
- Add Lemon Juice: Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice for a bright, zesty flavor.
- Chill the Tea: Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices for an extra touch, if desired.
Notes
- For a stronger ginger flavor, you can let the ginger steep longer or increase the amount of fresh ginger.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey, based on your preference.
- To make it a bit more exciting, consider adding a splash of club soda or sparkling water for a fizzy twist!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg