Lemon Mint Iced Tea
Making your own lemon and mint iced tea is a great way to prepare a refreshing and healthy drink. This iced tea is perfect for hot summer days or when you fancy something cool and refreshing. The combination of lemon, orange, mint, and a hint of cinnamon provides a refreshing taste. It's a simple recipe you can make in just a few minutes and only need to cool.
Ingredients
- 2 oranges
- 2 lemons
- 4½ cups Jasmine tea
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 sprig fresh mint
- ¼ cup sugar
- ice cubes
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
- Juice one lemon and one orange.2 oranges, 2 lemons
- Pour the orange juice and 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice into a jar.
- Add the tea, cinnamon, honey, sugar, and mint.4½ cups Jasmine tea, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 sprig fresh mint, ¼ cup sugar
- Cut the other orange and lemon into small slices. Add them to the jar as well.
- Let it cool
- For serving: Add some ice cubes in a glass and pour the jlemon mint iced tea on top.ice cubes
NOTES
1. Tea: Remove the tea bags carefully, and do not squeeze them. Squeezing releases tangents that can make the tea bitter.
2. Tea: This recipe uses jasmine tea, but you can also opt for black tea, which has a stronger taste. Green, white, herbal, and fruit tea are also good variations. Herbal tea and fruit teas are generally sweeter, so add less sweetener.
3. Also tasty: Add lemon, orange, and mint slices to the iced tea glass. Not only does it look beautiful, but it gives an extra dimension of taste.
4. Storage
- Refrigerator: Cover and store the iced tea in the refrigerator for up to three days. It is best to store it airtight so that it does not absorb odors from the other ingredients.
- Freezer: You can quickly freeze iced tea in a closed box without garnish. If you have already added garnish, strain it out beforehand. This way, the blood orange iced tea will last up to 2 months. Ensure you leave enough space (about ½ inch / 1 cm) in the box, as the iced tea will expand as it freezes. Let the iced tea thaw in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 6mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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