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Fresh Refreshing Cucumber Mint Green Tea Cooler

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A crisp, herbal, and refreshing green tea cooler with cucumber and mint, perfect for hot summer days. This simple, lightly sweetened drink offers a clean and cooling taste.

Ingredients

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  • 2 green tea bags
  • 4 cups (1 liter) filtered water
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • 10–12 fresh mint leaves
  • 1–2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (optional)
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Ice cubes for serving

Instructions

  1. Boil 4 cups (1 liter) of filtered water. Pour over 2 green tea bags in a heatproof teapot or saucepan. Let steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on desired strength. Remove tea bags and let cool to room temperature (about 20 minutes).
  2. Peel and chop 1 medium cucumber into chunks. Wash 10-12 fresh mint leaves thoroughly.
  3. In a blender or food processor, combine cucumber chunks and mint leaves. Blend until smooth to get a bright green, aromatic puree.
  4. Pour the cucumber and mint puree through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl or pitcher. Press the pulp with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the pulp.
  5. Add the strained cucumber-mint juice to the cooled green tea. Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey or agave syrup if desired.
  6. Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the mixture and stir. Taste and adjust lime or sweetener if needed.
  7. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the cooler over. Garnish with a sprig of mint or a thin slice of cucumber if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Steep the green tea the night before and refrigerate to save time. Avoid over-steeping tea to prevent bitterness. Use fresh mint and cucumber for best flavor. Strain thoroughly to avoid pulp and bitterness. Sweeten lightly to maintain fresh flavors. Serve chilled over ice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours and stir before serving again.

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Keywords: cucumber mint green tea cooler, summer drink, refreshing beverage, iced green tea, healthy cooler, vegan drink, gluten-free drink

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