Article: Iced Green Tea with Mint & Ginger – A Refreshing, Floral Brew
Iced Green Tea with Mint & Ginger – A Refreshing, Floral Brew
This iced green tea is a crisp, cooling infusion that highlights the pure, refreshing qualities of high-altitude loose-leaf green tea. Infused with fresh ginger, mint, and a touch of honey, it’s a clean and aromatic drink—ideal for warm afternoons, shared meals, and quiet moments of focus.
Tea Selection Matters
We use High Mountain green tea, a Camellia Sinensis cultivar handpicked from the season’s first flush at 400m in Yellow Mountain, Anhui, China. Its dry leaves are a soft sage green, steeping into a delicate wheat-colored tea. The resulting brew is fresh and floral, with crisp green vegetable notes and a hint of sweetness.
When cold brewed, High Mountain green tea becomes even more cooling, accentuating its lightness and clarity. For those who prefer a more structured green tea, Misty Peak—with its chestnut and hay-like qualities—adds an earthy complexity to iced preparations.
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- ¼ cup fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 2 tbsp loose-leaf High Mountain green tea (or Misty Peak for a bolder profile)
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves (plus extra for serving)
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 lemon, divided
How to Brew Iced Green Tea with Mint & Ginger
Infuse the Base
- In a medium pot, bring water to a gentle simmer. Add sliced ginger and remove from heat.
Steep the Tea
- Add High Mountain green tea and mint leaves. Cover and steep for 10 minutes (for a delicate, floral brew) or up to 15 minutes (for a deeper infusion).
Strain & Sweeten
- Strain out the tea leaves, ginger, and mint. Stir in honey and juice from half a lemon.
Cool & Serve
- Let the tea cool to room temperature, then transfer to the fridge. Serve over ice with fresh mint sprigs and lemon slices.
Why Loose-Leaf Green Tea?
Cleaner, fresher flavors – Loose-leaf green tea is unblended and free from artificial flavoring.
Naturally smooth – No bitterness or excessive tannins, just a delicate balance of floral, grassy, and vegetal notes.
More nuanced cold brew – Retains complexity when served iced, without becoming flat or dull.
For a lighter, refreshing summer drink, High Mountain green tea shines. For depth and body, try Misty Peak, a Mao Feng cultivar from 600m altitude, with chestnut, hay, and a hint of mango.
This iced tea is an elevated take on a classic, perfect for sipping slowly as the afternoon sun drifts away.
