Spearmint Iced Tea

Quench your thirst with this refreshing Spearmint Iced Tea, a delightful blend of invigorating flavors perfect for warm days. Made with fresh spearmint leaves and bold black tea, this recipe infuses natural herbal goodness with a hint of earthy depth. Sweeten it lightly with honey for a touch of natural sweetness, and enhance every sip with a squeeze of fresh lemon. This easy-to-make iced tea comes together in just 20 minutes and can be chilled in advance, making it an ideal beverage for summer gatherings or a simple afternoon treat. Serve over ice and garnish with a sprig of mint for a sophisticated, cooling drink that combines classic tea notes with herbal freshness.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup Fresh spearmint leaves
4 pieces Black tea bags
8 cups Water
2 tablespoons Honey (optional)
4 pieces Fresh lemon slices (optional)
2 cups Ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan.

Step 2

Once boiling, remove the pan from heat and add the black tea bags and fresh spearmint leaves to the water.

Step 3

Allow the tea and mint to steep for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to release the mint's aroma.

Step 4

Remove the tea bags and strain out the mint leaves using a fine mesh strainer.

Step 5

If desired, stir in 2 tablespoons of honey while the tea is still warm for a touch of sweetness.

Step 6

Let the tea cool to room temperature before transferring it to a pitcher and refrigerating until chilled, about 1 to 2 hours.

Step 7

To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled spearmint tea over the ice.

Step 8

Garnish with a fresh lemon slice or a sprig of mint, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2760g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	258

Total Fat 2.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 138.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19g	0%
Total Sugars 37.6g
Protein 9.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 622.7mg	0%
Iron 30.3mg	0%
Potassium 1247mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.5%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 81.4%