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Iced Mint Green Tea

Fresh mint and green tea steep with honey until fragrant and lightly sweet, then chill to a cool, crisp finish. A splash of sake adds gentle warmth while lemongrass stalks lend a bright, citrusy aroma.

Recipe and photo by EatingWell, shared here with credit. View the Original

Iced Mint Green Tea
Total
10 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
76
Protein
1g
Carbs
11g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
8g
Sodium
11mg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 3 green tea bags
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 4 cup boiling water
  • 2 cup sake, divided
  • 4 stalks lemongrass, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine mint leaves, tea bags, honey and boiling water. Let steep for 5 minutes; remove tea bags. Refrigerate until chilled. Divide among 4 large ice-filled glasses. Add 1/2 cup sake to each glass. Garnish with a stalk of lemongrass.
  2. Non-alcoholic variation: Omit the sake.