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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Brew the Tea
Boil 4 cups of water in a pot. Once boiling, remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons of loose leaf green tea. Let it steep for 5 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Mint
While the tea is steeping, rinse the fresh mint leaves under cold water. Gently bruise the leaves by pressing them with the back of a spoon to release their oils.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
After the tea has steeped, strain it into a pitcher. Add the fresh mint leaves, honey, and lemon juice. Stir well until the honey is dissolved.
- 4
Chill and Serve
Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice cubes in glasses, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.