Mint Sweet Iced Tea
Cool off with a glass of Mint Sweet Iced Tea, a refreshing and aromatic twist on classic Southern sweet tea. This recipe combines robust black tea with the invigorating essence of fresh mint leaves, perfectly sweetened with granulated sugar and chilled to perfection over ice. Simple to prepare in just 20 minutes, this thirst-quenching beverage is ideal for hot summer days, backyard gatherings, or relaxing afternoons. Garnish with lemon slices and sprigs of mint for an elegant, citrusy flair, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious. Whether served alongside your favorite barbecue dishes or enjoyed solo, this mint-infused iced tea is guaranteed to delight and rejuvenate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Water
- 6 pieces Black tea bags
- 1 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 4 cups Ice cubes
- 4 pieces Lemon slices (optional)
- 8 pieces Additional mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan or kettle.
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add the black tea bags and 1 cup of fresh mint leaves.
Allow the tea and mint leaves to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired tea strength.
While the tea is steeping, stir in the granulated sugar until it fully dissolves.
Once steeping is complete, remove the tea bags and carefully strain out the mint leaves using a fine mesh strainer or slotted spoon.
Let the tea cool to room temperature before transferring it to a large pitcher.
Fill the pitcher with 4 cups of ice cubes to chill the tea further.
Serve the iced tea in glasses filled with additional ice cubes, if desired. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint leaves for an extra refreshing touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 88 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.0 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.5 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 889 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 23.7 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 1695 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.
