Iced Sweet Mint Tea
Quench your thirst and embrace a burst of refreshing flavor with this Iced Sweet Mint Tea, a perfect balance of earthy black tea, fragrant fresh mint, and a touch of sweetness. This easy-to-make recipe takes just 15 minutes of prep and cook time and yields a cooling beverage ideal for hot summer days or any time you crave an energizing drink. Steeped to perfection and lightly sweetened, this chilled tea is poured over ice and can be beautifully garnished with optional lemon slices for a vibrant citrus twist. Serve it at barbecues, picnics, or as an everyday pick-me-up—this minty tea will be your go-to recipe for staying cool and refreshed.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 4 bags black tea bags
- 0.33 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups ice cubes
- 4 slices lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
Once the water is boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and add the fresh mint leaves and black tea bags to the water.
Allow the tea and mint to steep for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
While the tea is steeping, measure 1/3 cup of granulated sugar and place it in a heat-safe pitcher.
Remove the tea bags and mint leaves from the saucepan and carefully pour the hot tea into the pitcher. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Let the tea cool to room temperature or chill it in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
When ready to serve, fill a large glass or pitcher with 3 cups of ice cubes.
Pour the sweetened mint tea over the ice and garnish with optional lemon slices for an extra citrusy touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced sweet mint tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.4 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.5 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 844 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 22.9 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 1655 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
