Refreshing Mint Tea with Ginger and Citrus

A bright, zingy herbal tea steeped from garden mint, fresh ginger, and citrus - lovely hot or over ice, and naturally caffeine-free.

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Prep Time 5

Steep Time 10

Servings 4 cups

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 packed cup fresh mint leaves washed
5 slices fresh ginger
2 lemon or orange slices
2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup optional

Instructions

Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan, then remove from the heat.
Add the mint, ginger, and citrus slices. Cover and steep for 10 minutes.
Strain into a teapot or pitcher and stir in honey or maple syrup, if using, while still warm.
Serve warm in teacups, or refrigerate and pour over ice with an extra sprig of mint.

Notes

Swaps: Add lemon balm or Thai basil, or steep with a little green tea for gentle caffeine. Sweeten with honey, maple, or agave, or skip it entirely. Storage: keeps up to 4 days in a sealed jar or pitcher. Steep and strain ahead, then chill. Freeze any extra in ice cube trays for herbal iced-tea cubes that won't water down your glass.