Mint Iced Tea

5 from 1 vote

This refreshing, sugar-free mint tea is made with just 3 ingredients and ready in 6 minutes.

Prep Time1

Steep Time5

Total Time6

Course: Tea Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings: serving (16 ounces)

Author: Jee Choe

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.

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.