Mint Iced Tea

5 from 1 vote

This simple mint iced tea is a healthy, refreshing beverage perfect for summer. Green tea is steeped with fresh mint and lemon juice, creating a light drink suitable for kids and adults.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: International

Keyword: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, iced tea, mint, soy free, vegan

Servings:

Calories: 1kcal

Author: Tonje

Cost: Cheap

Ingredients

1 l boiling water
1-2 green tea bags
5 sprigs fresh mint
½ lemon, sliced

Instructions

Boil the water in a pot, saucepan or kettle. Add the boiling water to a bowl or jug.
Steep the teabags in the water for 5-7 minutes. Remove the teabags, and add the fresh mint and lemon slices.
Optionally, add some sweetener like sugar, honey, agave syrup or coconut sugar.
Allow the tea to cool down, then transfer it to a fridge. Leave it to cool down completely for at least 5 hours, or overnight.
Serve mint iced tea with fresh mint, lemon slices and ice cubes.

Notes

Is this recipe allergy friendly? – Yes. This recipe should be free of most allergens. Always check the nutrition labels of the ingredients you use to ensure that they comply with your dietary needs.

Is this iced tea vegan? – Absolutely. This recipe is naturally vegan, as long as you don’t add any honey or non-vegan sweeteners.

Does green tea contain caffeine? - Yes. Green tea contains a small amount of caffeine. The amount is much smaller compared to black teas. This recipe is therefore not suitable if you are completely avoiding all forms of caffeine.

Leftovers

Leftover iced tea can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. If stored with mint leaves added, the mint flavor will become stronger over time.

You can also freeze leftovers in ice cube trays to make minty ice cubes. These can be added to fruit punch, ice tea or other drinks in the summer.

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