Honey Ginger Iced Tea
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1/4 cup honey (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated ginger
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Boil the Water:
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Steep the Tea:
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add the black tea bags and grated ginger.
- Let the tea bags and ginger steep in the hot water for about 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, remove the tea bags and strain out the ginger.
- Sweeten the Tea:
- While the tea is still warm, add the honey.
- Stir until the honey is completely dissolved.
- Cool the Tea:
- Add the 4 cups of cold water to the tea mixture to cool it down.
- Allow the tea to reach room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1-2 hours.
- Serve the Iced Tea:
- Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the chilled honey ginger iced tea over the ice.
- Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Enjoy:
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing honey ginger iced tea!
This honey ginger iced tea is perfect for a refreshing and zesty drink on a hot day. Enjoy!