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Refreshing Cucumber Mint Green Tea Cooler

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A crisp, naturally sweet iced green tea infused with fresh cucumber and mint. This simple, crowd-pleasing drink is perfect for hot summer days and comes together in under 10 minutes of active prep.

Ingredients

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  • 4 green tea bags (Japanese sencha or mild jasmine green tea recommended)
  • 4 cups filtered water (for steeping)
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced (English cucumber preferred)
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed (spearmint preferred)
  • 2–3 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Ice cubes (enough to fill serving glasses or pitcher)
  • 2 cups cold water (for diluting)
  • Optional garnish: extra cucumber slices, mint sprigs, lemon wheels

Instructions

  1. Boil 4 cups of filtered water in a medium saucepan or kettle. While it heats, thinly slice the cucumber into rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Place the 4 green tea bags in a large heatproof pitcher. Pour the boiling water over them and let steep for exactly 3 minutes. Do not oversteep.
  3. After 3 minutes, remove and discard the tea bags. Do not squeeze them.
  4. While the tea is still warm (not boiling), add the sliced cucumber and mint leaves. Stir gently and let steep for another 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in the honey or agave syrup until dissolved, then add the fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  6. Pour in the 2 cups of cold water and stir well to stop the steeping process and cool the tea.
  7. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until fully cold (2-3 hours is even better).
  8. Optional: Strain the tea through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean pitcher to remove solids.
  9. Fill tall glasses with ice cubes. Pour the chilled tea over the ice.
  10. Garnish with fresh cucumber slices, a sprig of mint, and a lemon wheel if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not oversteep green tea (max 3 minutes) to avoid bitterness. Let cucumber and mint steep in warm tea for best flavor extraction. For a sparkling version, replace cold water with sparkling water added just before serving. Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days; strain solids after 24 hours for best quality. Do not freeze.

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Keywords: cucumber mint green tea, iced tea, summer drink, healthy beverage, refreshing drink, green tea cooler, mocktail, no sugar added

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