I used to crash hard around 3 PM — and reach for something sweet or caffeinated (or both). But the energy boost never lasted, and dinner always felt harder after.

So I swapped my usual afternoon drink for something lighter — this Lime Splash Iced Tea. It’s clean, refreshing, and wakes me up without the crash. Iced green tea + fresh lime + mint = total game-changer. Now it’s my daily go-to, especially when I need hydration and a little flavor pick-me-up.

Ingredients

• 2 green tea bags

• 1 ½ cups hot water

• Juice of 1 lime

• 3–4 mint leaves

• 1/2 cup cold water

• 1/2 cup ice

• Optional: a few drops of liquid stevia or 1 tsp honey

Instructions

1. Brew the tea
   Steep the green tea bags in 1 ½ cups hot water for 5 minutes. Remove bags and let the tea cool slightly.

2. Mix in the flavor
   In a mason jar or pitcher, add lime juice, mint leaves, and sweetener if using.

3. Combine & chill
   Add the cooled tea, cold water, and ice. Stir everything together and let it chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes if you want it extra cold.

4. Serve cold
   Pour into glasses and garnish with a lime slice or mint sprig if you’re feeling fancy.

Sarah’s Tips

• Brew a big batch and keep it in the fridge all week.

• Add lime zest for an extra citrus kick.

• Use herbal tea instead of green if you want it caffeine-free.

• Want to get fancy? Add a splash of sparkling water before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 5

• Sugar: 0g (unless sweetened)

• Carbohydrates: 1g

• Fiber: 0g

• Protein: 0g

• Fat: 0g

• Vitamin C: ~20% DV