Citrus And Mint Iced Tea
In the middle of the summer when it is rocking hot outside, this iced tea is one of the most refreshing drinks you can have. It has the perfect blend of citrus and mint and can be modified in sweetness to your liking. I grow mint in pots specifically so that I can have this iced tea all summer long. Growing mint is really easy but it is a very invasive plant; so make sure that it is contained somehow, or it will take over your garden. The recipe calls for slices of orange, lemon and lime. However, any combination of nine slices of citrus will work fine.
Equipment
- 8 cup measuring cup or glass bowl
- fine mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 6 bags black or green tea
- ½ cup fresh mint washed and patted dry
- 3 slices orange
- 3 slices lemon
- 3 slices lime
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a large measuring cup or glass heat-proof bowl, place the tea bags, mint leaves and all the slices of citrus.
- Pour boiling water over the ingredients and let it steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain out the solids.
- Stir in the sugar and let the tea cool.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 208IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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