Mediterranean Diet Classic Sweet Iced Tea
Cool, refreshing, and infused with vibrant flavors, this Mediterranean Diet Classic Sweet Iced Tea is the perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication. Made with antioxidant-rich black tea, naturally sweetened with honey, and elevated by aromatic fresh mint and tangy lemon slices, this iced tea is a lighter, healthier twist on the traditional Southern favorite. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a seamless cooking process, this beverage is effortlessly satisfying and ideal for hot summer days. Serve over ice for the ultimate thirst-quencher, and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint for a visually striking, Mediterranean-inspired presentation. Whether you’re hosting a garden party or simply unwinding on your porch, this recipe is a must-try for fans of guilt-free, flavorful drinks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 4 pieces black tea bags
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 large lemon
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups of water to a boil.
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add the 4 black tea bags.
Allow the tea bags to steep in the hot water for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
While the tea is steeping, thoroughly rinse 1 cup of fresh mint leaves and slice 1 large lemon into thin rounds.
After the tea has steeped, remove the tea bags using a spoon or tongs, and add the 1 cup of fresh mint leaves to the hot tea.
Cover the saucepan and let the mint steep for an additional 5 minutes to impart its flavor.
Strain the tea into a pitcher to remove the mint leaves. Add 0.25 cups of honey to the warm tea and stir until fully dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
Add the lemon slices to the pitcher and cool the tea to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill.
To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or additional lemon slices if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 87 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.7 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.6 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 886 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 23.2 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 1703 mg | 36% | |
*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.
