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Honeydew Mint Iced Tea

A refreshing iced tea made with honeydew melon puree and fresh mint, perfect for hot summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: American, Refreshing
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups honeydew melon, cubed Use ripe, juicy, and fragrant honeydew.
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves Avoid any leaves that look blackened or slimy.
  • 4 cups green tea, brewed and chilled Brew and chill the tea beforehand.
  • 1/4 cup honey (optional) Sweeten only if needed after tasting.
  • Ice cubes Ice cubes For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Blend the honeydew and mint until glossy. Add the cubed honeydew and mint leaves to a blender. Blend 30–60 seconds, stopping when the mixture looks completely smooth and shiny.
  2. Mix with chilled green tea. Pour the chilled green tea into a large pitcher. Add the honeydew-mint puree and stir until well combined.
  3. Taste, then sweeten only if needed. If your honeydew is ripe and sweet, you may not need to add honey. If it tastes flat, stir in honey until dissolved.
  4. Serve over ice. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the tea over. Garnish with extra mint leaves or honeydew cubes if desired.

Notes

For best results, chill the tea completely before mixing, and blend just until smooth to preserve the fresh mint flavor. Serve very cold for the best refreshing experience.