Summer Fruits in a Lemon Verbena and Mint Tea
Elevate your summer desserts with the refreshing and elegant "Summer Fruits in a Lemon Verbena and Mint Tea." This no-bake recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and juicy peaches with the invigorating aroma of a homemade herbal tea steeped with lemon verbena and mint. Sweetened with a touch of honey and brightened with a splash of lemon juice, this chilled treat is both light and luxurious. Perfect for hot afternoons or as a refreshing end to a meal, the marinated fruits absorb the delicate tea infusion, bringing a burst of flavor in every bite. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is a celebration of seasonal produce, offering a simple yet sophisticated dish that’s ideal for summer gatherings or a healthy dessert option. Garnish with fresh mint for an extra pop of color and flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 ml Water
- 10 leaves Fresh lemon verbena leaves
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Honey (or sweetener of choice)
- 200 grams Strawberries
- 100 grams Blueberries
- 100 grams Raspberries
- 2 medium-sized Peach
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the lemon verbena leaves and mint leaves. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes.
Strain the tea to remove the leaves, then stir in the honey until fully dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill completely.
While the tea is chilling, prepare the fruits. Hull and quarter the strawberries, rinse the blueberries and raspberries, and slice the peaches into thin wedges. Toss the prepared fruits in a large mixing bowl with the lemon juice to prevent browning and enhance flavor.
Once the tea is chilled, gently pour it over the mixed fruits. Carefully stir to ensure all the fruits are coated in the fragrant tea.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the mixture marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
To serve, spoon the fruits and some of the tea into serving bowls or glasses. Garnish with extra mint leaves if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 435 mg | 9% | |
*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.
