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mint green iced tea served over ice with fresh mint leaves

Mint Green Iced Tea

Fresh, cooling iced green tea with a bold mint aroma and gentle honey sweetness. Clean, herbal, and intensely refreshing — a crisp, mint-forward tea without bitterness or heaviness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Drinks
Calories: 35
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

GREEN TEA BASE
  • 1.65 L water
  • 6-7 item green tea bags Sencha or China Green
MINT INFUSION
  • 25–30 g fresh mint leaves packed cup
  • 2-3 tbsp mild honey to taste
TO SERVE
  • item ice
  • item fresh mint sprigs

Method
 

  1. Heat the water to 75–80°C (167–176°F), do not boil. Add the green tea bags and steep for 2–3 minutes maximum. Remove the tea bags without squeezing and let the tea cool to lukewarm.
  2. While the tea is still warm, stir in 2 tablespoons of honey until fully dissolved. Taste and add up to 1 additional tablespoon only if needed. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
  3. Rinse the mint leaves and gently clap them between your hands to release aroma. Do not chop or muddle — that extracts chlorophyll and bitterness.
  4. Add the prepared mint to the cooled tea. Refrigerate and let infuse for 10–15 minutes only, until a strong, clean mint aroma develops. Remove the mint promptly to avoid grassy flavors.
  5. Continue chilling the tea for 1–2 hours until fully cold and crisp.
  6. Fill glasses with ice, pour over the mint green iced tea, and garnish with a fresh mint sprig if desired

Notes

  • Mint should be aromatic and cooling, not vegetal — short infusion is non-negotiable.
  • Green tea must stay light; oversteeping plus mint turns harsh fast.
  • Use mild honey so the mint remains clean and refreshing.
  • Best consumed within 24 hours for peak freshness.