Mint and Lemon Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with the invigorating taste of Mint and Lemon Iced Tea, a bright and refreshing beverage that's perfect for hot summer days or a soothing afternoon pick-me-up. This easy-to-make tea combines the bold flavor of black tea with the zesty tang of freshly squeezed lemon juice and the cooling essence of fresh mint leaves. Naturally sweetened with honey or sugar to your preference, this iced tea strikes a perfect balance between sweet, tart, and herbal. Served over ice and garnished with fragrant mint sprigs and lemon slices, it’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is an ideal drink for entertaining or simply treating yourself to a revitalizing sip packed with flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 15 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Honey (or sugar, optional)
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 5 leaves Additional mint leaves (for garnish)
- 4 slices Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil in a medium-sized saucepan.
Add the black tea bags to the boiling water and remove the saucepan from heat. Let the tea steep for 5 minutes.
While the tea is steeping, rinse and gently crush the fresh mint leaves using a spoon or your hands to release their aroma and flavor.
Remove the tea bags from the saucepan and stir in the crushed mint leaves. Allow the mint to infuse for 5 additional minutes.
Juice the lemon and strain to remove seeds. Add the lemon juice to the tea mixture and stir well.
Sweeten the tea to your liking by stirring in honey or sugar, if desired. Adjust the quantity based on your preference.
Strain the tea into a large pitcher to remove the mint leaves and any loose particles.
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the mint and lemon tea over the ice.
Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves and a lemon slice for presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Mint and Lemon Iced Tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
155 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 33 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 197 mg | 4% | |
*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.
