“Tea is to the body as music is to the soul.”
~ Earlene Grey
My idea of a perfect summer afternoon at the moment in Mumbai includes a tall glass of Iced Mint Tea in one hand and a book in another, so I thought why not share with you how easy it is to make yourself an Iced Mint Tea at home!
I think it is the flavour and the menthol aroma of mint leaves that makes this one of my absolute favourite drinks not just for a hot summer day, but even on those cold winter nights when I can use the same ingredients to make myself a cup of piping hot Mint Tea!
This recipe is caffeine-free and can be easily adapted to your taste, meaning that you can have it hot or cold; sweetened or unsweetened as well as with and without lemon.
Preparation Time: 10-15 minutes Serves: 3 - 4
Ingredients
- 1 ltr Hot Water
- 3 Black Tea bags
- Fresh Mint Leaves (you can also use dried mint – 2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp Sugar or Honey (optional)
- Lemon juice (optional)
- Ice Cubes
Method
- In a pan bring the water to a boil and turn off the heat. Then pour it into a big jug.
- Add the black tea bags to the jug of hot water along with a few fresh mint leaves (or dry mint).
- Cover the jug and let the tea steep for about 10-12 minutes before you remove the tea bags.
- Next put the jug in the refrigerator to cool for a few minutes (if you want the Iced Mint Tea version).
- Strain the tea mixture into glasses so that you don’t have any soaked mint leaves in the glass.
- Stir in the sugar (preferably caster sugar) at this point and also add in the lemon juice along with some fresh mint leaves.
- Your Mint Tea is now ready to serve…add in a few ice cubes on top and drizzle some honey if you fancy!
I love tea but I’ve never tried mint tea, will have to give it a go when it warms up a bit 🙂 xx
Velvet Blush
Hi!
I would highly recommend you try and also don’t forget to let me know what you thought of it 🙂
Thank you so much for dropping by <3
I’m a HUGE tea fan but have never thought to make my own. Def want to try this! Thanks for sharing!
xx,
Caitlin
Hi gorgeous!
You will love it… also do let me know how you liked it <3
Thanks for reading 🙂