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Light Cucumber Basil Green Tea

A cooling, lightly sweetened iced green tea infused with fresh cucumber, mint, and lime. Clean, hydrating, and delicately herbal — the perfect summer drink when you want something refreshing without sweetness overload.

light cucumber mint green tea with ice, cucumber slices, and fresh herbs

Prep Time : 10 min

Cook Time : 10 min

Servings : 8

Prep Time :

10 min

Cook Time :

10 min

Servings :

8

Ingredients

Cucumber Mint Green Tea

• 7 cups (1.65 L) water


• 7 Japanese green tea bags — this one on Amazon


• 1 cup peeled, seeded, and pureed cucumber


• ¼ cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice


• ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped and muddled


• 3 Tbsp honey, to taste — this one on Amazon

To Serve 

•  Ice

•  Cucumber slices, for garnish

•  Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

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Directions

  1. Brew the Green Tea
     Bring 7 cups of water to a boil.
    Remove from heat, add the green tea bags, and steep for 8–10 minutes.
    Squeeze the tea bags well, discard them, and let the tea cool completely.
  2. Prepare the Cucumber
     Peel the cucumber and cut it lengthwise in half.
    Scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
    Blend until smooth, or grate on a box grater if you prefer more texture in the drink.
  3. Prep the Aromatics
     Finely chop the mint leaves and gently muddle them to release their aroma.
    Squeeze the fresh lime juice and set aside.
  4. Combine the Drink
     In a large pitcher, combine the cooled green tea, cucumber puree, chopped mint, lime juice, and honey.
    Stir thoroughly until evenly mixed and lightly sweetened.
  5. Chill
     Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, to fully develop the flavor.
  6. Serve
     Fill glasses with ice, pour over the chilled tea, and garnish with cucumber slices and fresh mint.

*Notes : 

  • Japanese green tea works best for a clean, grassy profile.
  • Do not over-steep the tea or it will become bitter.
  • For a basil-forward version, replace half the mint with fresh basil.
  • This tea keeps well refrigerated for up to 48 hours.
  • Skip the honey entirely for a zero-sugar hydration drink.

Nutrition Facts 

( per ~200 ml serving )

Calories

~35 kcal

Protein

 0 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

~8 g

Calories

~35 kcal

Protein

 0 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

~8 g

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light cucumber mint green tea with ice, cucumber slices, and fresh herbs

Light Cucumber Mint Green Tea

A cooling, lightly sweetened iced green tea infused with fresh cucumber, mint, and lime. Clean, hydrating, and delicately herbal — the perfect summer drink when you want something refreshing without sweetness overload.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Drinks
Calories: 35
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

CUCUMBER MINT GREEN TEA
  • 1.65 L water
  • 7 item Japanese green tea bags
  • 1 cup cucumber peeled, seeded, and pureed
  • 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves finely chopped and muddled
  • 60 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 3 tbsp honey to taste
TO SERVE
  • item ice
  • item fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • item cucumber slices for garnish

Method
 

  1.  Bring 7 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat, add the green tea bags, and steep for 8–10 minutes. Squeeze the tea bags well, discard them, and let the tea cool completely.
  2.  Peel the cucumber and cut it lengthwise in half. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Blend until smooth, or grate on a box grater if you prefer more texture in the drink.
  3.  Finely chop the mint leaves and gently muddle them to release their aroma. Squeeze the fresh lime juice and set aside.
  4. In a large pitcher, combine the cooled green tea, cucumber puree, chopped mint, lime juice, and honey. Stir thoroughly until evenly mixed and lightly sweetened.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, to fully develop the flavor.
  6.  Fill glasses with ice, pour over the chilled tea, and garnish with cucumber slices and fresh mint.

Notes

• Japanese green tea works best for a clean, grassy profile.
 • Do not over-steep the tea or it will become bitter.
 • For a basil-forward version, replace half the mint with fresh basil.
 • This tea keeps well refrigerated for up to 48 hours.
 • Skip the honey entirely for a zero-sugar hydration drink.