Mint Iced Tea
on Dec 15, 2023
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There’s nothing better than a glass of this minty and refreshing iced tea on a warm, sunny day. It’s sugar-free and made with just 3 ingredients.
Homemade Mint Iced Tea
Mint iced tea is a naturally caffeine-free herbal tea that’s made by steeping dried peppermint leaves. Peppermint, an aromatic herb, is a cross between watermint and spearmint.
Mint iced tea is a great summer drink since it naturally contains a lot of menthol so it’s cooling and energizing.
The proper method to make mint iced tea is to steep tea in hot water, then to cool it down then serve it over ice. This way of making iced tea is different than mint cold brewed tea, which is made by steeping peppermint tea in cold water for several hours in the refrigerator.
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Recipe Highlights
- Mint iced tea is a non-caffeinated drink made from peppermint tea, water, and ice.
- This is a refreshing sugar-free version of mint iced tea.
- You’ll need to chill this mint iced tea for at least 30 minutes so plan accordingly.
- The recipe makes a serving of mint iced tea (2 cups), but you can increase the recipe to make a big batch.
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Ingredient Notes
- Peppermint tea: This recipe uses tea sachets for an easy cleanup, but you can also steep loose peppermint tea leaves or tea bags.
- Water: Use filtered water for the best tasting iced tea.
- Ice: If possible, also make ice with filtered water.
For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Put peppermint tea sachets and hot water into a teapot.
Boil water on the stovetop or use an electric kettle with a temperature setting.
Step 2: Cover and steep.
Step 3: Discard the tea sachets. Add cold water and refrigerate to cool the tea.
Step 4: Pour mint iced tea into cup with ice.
Tea Sommelier’s Notes
Use tea sachets for easy cleanup.
Tea sachets are recommended since they’re better quality than tea bags and are also easy to discard after steeping. You can also use loose peppermint tea leaves (1 tablespoon per serving) if that’s what you have.
Peppermint tea can be steeped for longer.
Since peppermint tea is an herbal infusion, it can be steeped for longer without getting too bitter and astringent. The longer you steep the peppermint tea, the stronger the flavor.
Make the mint iced tea ahead of time.
This mint iced tea can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make sure to remove the tea bags, tea sachets, or loose tea before refrigerating.
Expert Tips
- Try adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to make your mint iced tea taste brighter and more flavorful.
- To help the tea cool down quickly, avoid using boiling hot water and use slow boiled water instead.
- Garnish the tea with fresh mint leaves. Gently muddle the leaves in the cup to help release their flavor, then add ice and cooled down tea.
- For a hint of sweetness, try a flavored simple syrup like ginger, strawberry, peach, or hibiscus. Start with 1 tablespoon then add more to taste.
Questions You May Have
This recipe uses peppermint tea, but spearmint tea is the other most common type of mint tea.
No. There’s no caffeine in peppermint leaves, making it a great option for sipping on any time of day.
Mint tea is rich in antioxidants. Warm mint tea is often used to soothe an upset stomach and ease digestion.
Related
- 12 Benefits of Drinking Peppermint Tea
- Mint Lemonade
- Moroccan Mint Tea
- Cold Brew Green Tea
- Starbucks Iced Green Tea Copycat
- Chocolate Mint Tea Latte
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Mint Iced Tea
Ingredients
- ½ cup hot water
- 2 peppermint tea sachets
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Put peppermint tea sachets and ½ cup of hot water into a teapot.Boil water on the stovetop or use an electric kettle with a temperature setting. Set water temperature to 195°F.
- Cover and steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags.
- Pour ½ cup cold water into the teapot.Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Pour iced tea into a cup with ice.
Notes
- Tea sachets are recommended since they’re better quality than tea bags and are also easy to discard after steeping. You can also use loose peppermint tea leaves (1 tablespoon) if that’s what you have.
- Try adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to make your mint iced tea taste brighter and more flavorful.
- To help the tea cool down quickly, avoid using boiling hot water and use slow boiled water instead.
- Since peppermint tea is an herbal infusion, it can be steeped for longer without getting too bitter and astringent. The longer you steep the peppermint tea, the stronger the flavor.
- This mint iced tea can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make sure to remove the tea bags, tea sachets, or loose tea before refrigerating.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
