Best 8 Cucumber Mint Iced Tea Recipes

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When it comes to refreshing summer drinks, cucumber mint iced tea stands out with its cool, crisp flavor and vibrant aroma. This delightful beverage combines the refreshing taste of cucumber with the invigorating essence of mint, creating a symphony of flavors that awakens the senses. Whether you're looking for a healthy alternative to sugary drinks or a thirst-quenching treat to beat the heat, cucumber mint iced tea is the perfect choice. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this recipe will guide you through the steps of crafting this refreshing summer delight.

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CUCUMBER-MINT ICED TEA



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Make and share this Cucumber-Mint Iced Tea recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 , 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 green tea bags
1 cup lightly-packed mint leaf, plus 12 sprigs for garnish
1 cucumber, unpeeled, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove the pan from the heat and add the tea bags, mint leaves and half the cucumber slices. Cover and let steep until cool, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the honey and 1/4 cup hot water in a measuring cup and stir until the honey is dissolved.
  • Fill a large glass pitcher with ice, 4 sprigs of mint and a few cucumber slices. Strain the cooled tea into the pitcher and discard the mint and cucumbers. Add the honey mixture and 4 cups of and stir to combine.
  • To serve, pour the tea into tall glasses full of ice. Garnish each glass with a few sprigs of mint and a couple slices of cucumber.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 2.9, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 12.4, Protein 0.5

BERRY, MELON AND MINT ICED TEA



Berry, Melon and Mint Iced Tea image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     beverage

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups sugar
Three 3/4-ounce packages fresh mint, plus extra sprigs for serving
5 English Breakfast or Earl Grey tea bags
2 cups 1/2-inch cubed watermelon, plus extra for serving
16 strawberries, stemmed, halved, plus extra for serving
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
Pinch kosher salt
1 bottle chilled prosecco, optional
Ice cubes
One 1/2-pint container blackberries
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Bring 5 cups water and the sugar to a boil in a heavy large saucepan. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the mint. Remove the pan from the heat and add the tea bags. Let the tea steep for 10 minutes. Cool the tea to room temperature. Strain the tea into a large pitcher or bowl.
  • Blend the watermelon and strawberries until smooth in a blender. Stir the fruit mixture into the tea. Add the lemon juice, peppermint and salt. Chill the tea until very cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day. Before serving, add chilled prosecco if using.
  • Put a few ice cubes into each of the 6 glasses or water goblets. Add some watermelon, strawberries and the blackberries to each glass. Pour tea into each glass and garnish with mint sprigs and serve, passing lemon wedges.

MINT ICE CUBES



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These wonderful little cubes add just a touch of flavor to those summertime glasses of lemonade.

Provided by Skuba

Categories     Drinks Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 2

36 fresh mint leaves
2 cups boiling water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place 2 to 3 mint leaves into each cell of a heatproof ice cube tray. Fill the cells with the boiling water, then let stand for 10 minutes; remove the leaves if desired. Freeze the ice cube tray until solid.

Nutrition Facts : Sodium 1.2 mg

LEMON MINT ICED TEA



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An easy and delicious iced tea enhanced with the refreshing flavors of lemon and mint.

Provided by Janet Knapp

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 quart water
¾ cup white sugar
6 regular-size tea bags
1 peppermint tea bag
¼ cup frozen lemonade concentrate

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat; remove from heat, then stir in sugar until dissolved. Add the tea and peppermint tea bags, and allow to steep for 30 minutes. Remove tea bag and stir in the lemonade. Serve tea over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Sodium 3.9 mg, Sugar 23.1 g

VICTORIA'S WHITE ICED TEA WITH MINT



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Nothing is more refreshing on a warm spring or summer day than a tall glass of iced tea, garnished with tiny sprigs of fresh mint and thin cucumber slices! Try 'Kentucky Colonel' or apple-and-citrus flavored mint varieties. Lovely! Adapted from Victoria Magazine.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Beverages

Time 7m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 individual white tea bags
4 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn
thinly sliced cucumber slices and fresh mint leaves, for garnish
crushed ice, to serve

Steps:

  • Brew tea according to package directions.
  • Steep mint in prepared tea for 5 minutes.
  • Strain tea, and discard mint.
  • Pour tea over ice to cool.
  • Garnish with cucumber slices and mint leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2.2, Sodium 1, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.3, Protein 0.1

ULTIMATE HYDRATING ICED TEA



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Load up on green tea antioxidants, hydrate with electrolyte-filled coconut water, and cool off with cucumber, lime, and gut-soothing aloe vera.

Provided by Guy Turland

Categories     HarperCollins     Tea     Iced Tea     Grape     Cucumber     Lime Juice     Seed     Quick and Healthy     Healthy     Drink     Drinks     Non-Alcoholic     Mint

Yield Makes 2 (12-ounce) glasses

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups (500 ml) green tea, frozen in ice-cube trays
12 grapes
1 tablespoon honey
1 small handful mint
Juice of 1 lime
1 1/4 cups (300 ml) coconut water
1/2 Lebanese cucumber (or 1/4 English cucumber), sliced
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon aloe vera juice

Steps:

  • Put the green tea ice cubes, grapes, honey, mint, lime juice, coconut water and cucumber in a jug, and stir. Add the chia seeds and aloe vera and stir. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow to thicken.

CUCUMBER MINT TEA SANDWICHES



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Categories     Bread     Sandwich     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Cream Cheese     Mint     Cucumber     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 12 tea sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, rinsed, spun dry, and chopped fine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons cream cheese
6 slices of whole-wheat bread
a 3-inch length of seedless cucumber, cut into thin slices

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine the mint, the butter, and the cream cheese and stir the mixture until it is combined well. Spread the bread slices with the butter mixture, top 3 of them with the cucumber, distributing the cucumber evenly and seasoning it with salt, and top the cucumber with the remaining bread slices. Cut off and discard the crusts and cut each sandwich diagonally into quarters.

MINT CUCUMBER SANDWICHES



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These dainty and delicious sandwiches go perfectly with a tall glass of iced tea. To make them a bit heartier, sneak in a thin slice of mozzarella cheese. -Namrata Telugu, Terre Haute, IN

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 16 tea sandwiches.

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 slices white bread, crusts removed
1/2 cup mint jelly
1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
3 medium tomatoes, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Spread eight slices of bread with jelly; top with cucumber and tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Butter remaining bread; place on top. Cut each sandwich into two triangles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and flavorful cucumbers and mint for the best taste.
  • If you don't have time to chill the tea for 8 hours, you can steep it for a shorter amount of time in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
  • For a sweeter tea, add more honey or sugar to taste.
  • Garnish the tea with additional cucumber slices, mint leaves, or lemon slices for a refreshing presentation.
  • Serve the tea over ice for a cool and refreshing drink.

Conclusion:

Cucumber mint iced tea is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its combination of cucumber, mint, and green tea, this iced tea is a healthy and delicious way to stay hydrated. So next time you are looking for a refreshing drink, give cucumber mint iced tea a try.

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