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Refreshing Iced Lemon Herbal Tea

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A simple, refreshing iced lemon herbal tea with honey and fresh mint, perfect for hot summer days. This easy recipe combines tart lemon, soothing honey, and cooling mint for a delightful summer drink.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (1 liter) filtered or spring water
  • 3 herbal tea bags (mild herbal blend like chamomile or light citrus herbal tea)
  • 2 medium lemons, juiced (about 1/4 cup or 60 ml) plus extra slices for garnish
  • 15–20 fresh mint leaves, washed and gently bruised (plus a few sprigs for garnish)
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) honey, adjust to taste
  • Ice cubes, plenty to chill the tea

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 cups (1 liter) of filtered water to a rolling boil (about 5 minutes).
  2. Place 3 herbal tea bags in a large heatproof pitcher. Pour boiling water over the bags and steep for 5-7 minutes.
  3. While the tea is still warm but not boiling hot, stir in 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 ml) of honey until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  4. Remove the tea bags gently. Add freshly squeezed juice of 2 lemons (about 1/4 cup or 60 ml). Lightly bruise the mint leaves by clapping them between your hands or crushing gently with a spoon, then add to the pitcher. Stir once to combine.
  5. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes, pour chilled tea over the ice, and garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best brightness; bottled lemon juice can be used in a pinch but flavor is less vibrant. Stir honey into warm tea to avoid gritty texture. Bruise mint leaves gently to release flavor without bitterness. Let tea cool to room temperature before refrigerating to avoid cloudiness. For quicker chilling, pour warm tea over ice but note this dilutes flavor slightly. Adjust sweetness to taste. Variations include adding fresh berries, using green tea, or mixing with sparkling water.

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