how to make mint and cucumber tea fat burning drink
Cool, refreshing, and bloating-busting—this Mint and Cucumber Tea Fat-Burning Drink is Jack’s post-pizza recovery and Lisa’s go-to hydration boost. It’s easy to make, soothing, and perfect for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
- 6–8 fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups water (hot or cold)
- 1 green tea bag (optional)
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Slice cucumber thin and gently crush mint leaves to release flavor.
- Add cucumber and mint to hot or cold water. Let steep 5–10 minutes (or overnight in fridge for stronger flavor).
- Optional: Add green tea bag for added fat-burning benefits and a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
- Serve warm or over ice for a spa-style refresher.
Notes
Use glass containers for the freshest flavor. Add ginger for extra digestion support. Prep in batches and chill overnight to enjoy all week. Jack keeps his in a labeled jar—Lisa just drinks his anyway.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg