Best 20 Mint Iced Tea Recipes

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In the sweltering summer heat, nothing quite hits the spot like a cool, refreshing glass of mint iced tea. With its invigorating aroma, delightful flavor, and endless variations, this timeless beverage is a staple in many households. Whether you prefer a classic Southern sweet tea or a zesty Moroccan-style brew, there's a mint iced tea recipe out there that's sure to tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we've compiled a collection of the very best mint iced tea recipes from around the world, each one offering a unique twist on this classic drink. So grab your favorite glass, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a journey to discover the perfect mint iced tea recipe for your next summertime gathering.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON MINT ICED TEA



Lemon Mint Iced Tea image

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

ICED SWEET MINT TEA



Iced Sweet Mint Tea image

If you enjoy having a soothing, refreshing glass of iced tea in the summertime, I hope you will try my version of sweet mint tea. I grew up drinking mint tea and still enjoy it so very much today. If you don't care for sugar in your tea, just leave it out, it will still be just as satisfying.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Beverages

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 bags single serving tea (caffinated or decafe)
2 quarts boiling water
10 sprigs mint
1 cup sugar (or to taste)
2 lemons, sliced

Steps:

  • In large tea pot (or two small tea pots) pour boiling water over tea bags and mint and allow to steep for 20 minutes.
  • Place sugar in 2-quart pitcher (that will tolerate some heat).
  • Pour freshly brewed tea (minus mint and tea bags) into sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Place in refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • To serve, pour into tall glasses over ice.
  • Serve with lemon slices.
  • Serves 8.

CITRUS ICED TEA WITH MINT



Citrus Iced Tea with Mint image

"I think I have finally hit on a recipe for iced tea that doesn't have that artificial sweetener aftertaste," notes Dawn Lowenstein of Hatboro, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups water, divided
6 tea bags
1 to 2 mint sprigs
3-1/2 teaspoons Crystal Light lemonade drink mix
2 cups orange juice
Ice cubes

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring 1 qt. of water to a boil. Add tea bags and mint. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. Strain; discard tea bags and mint. , In a large container, combine lemonade mix and remaining water. Stir in the tea and orange juice. Cool. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMONADE-MINT ICED TEA



Lemonade-Mint Iced Tea image

A refreshing and easy to prepare iced tea. You can vary the amounts of mint and sugar depending on your tastes.

Provided by Diana S.

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons crushed fresh mint leaves
1 quart boiling water
½ cup instant iced tea powder
1 cup white sugar
2 quarts cold water
1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed

Steps:

  • In a 1 gallon pitcher, combine the mint leaves, 1 quart of boiling water, instant tea powder and sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar. Let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the cold water and lemonade concentrate. Serve in tall glasses over ice. Strain out mint leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 8.8 mg, Sugar 24.9 g

ICED CRANBERRY-MINT TEA



Iced Cranberry-Mint Tea image

Raise a toast to friends, family, sunshine and warm weather with this cranberry cooler. Fresh mint and a hint of lemon add refreshing, fruity flavor. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups water
2/3 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons sugar
8 lemon herbal tea bags
3-1/2 cups reduced-calorie reduced-sugar cranberry juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Ice cubes
Lemon slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, mint and sugar to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 15 minutes., Discard tea bags. Cover and let stand 45 minutes longer. Strain and discard mint leaves. Stir the cranberry and lemon juices into tea. Serve over ice with lemon slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TOUCH-OF-MINT ICED TEA



Touch-of-Mint Iced Tea image

My family loves the mild mint and lemon flavors in this iced tea. It's a wonderful alternative to soft drinks.-Martha Haseman, Hinckley, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups boiling water
4 tea bags
1 cup packed fresh mint
3/4 cup frozen lemonade concentrate
Ice cubes
Lemon slices and additional mint, optional

Steps:

  • In a heat-proof bowl or pitcher, pour boiling water over tea bags; cover and steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. Cool for 15 minutes. Add mint; steep for 5 minutes. Strain. Add lemonade concentrate; stir well. Refrigerate. Serve over ice; garnish with lemon and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ICED LEMON & GINGER MINT TEA



Iced Lemon & Ginger Mint Tea image

Make and share this Iced Lemon & Ginger Mint Tea recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miraklegirl

Categories     Beverages

Time 12m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 bags mint tea
8 slices ginger, thin,unpeeled
1/2 cup whole fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup sugar
6 cups boiling water
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
6 sprigs of fresh mint (optional)

Steps:

  • Place tea bags, ginger, mint& sugar in saucepan.
  • Pour in boiling water, cover, and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Strain tea into large pitcher and stir in lemon.
  • Refrigerate until cold.
  • Pour into ice filled glasses and garnish with mint.

MINT-GINGER ICED TEA



Mint-Ginger Iced Tea image

Kick off any gathering with a refreshing summer sip -- this colorful lemonade-stand upgrade is sure to hit the spot.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Yield Makes about 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ounces fresh ginger, peeled and smashed with a meat mallet
4 bags mint tea
8 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons honey
Ice
Mint sprigs

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine ginger, mint tea, and boiling water. Let steep 8 minutes. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a large container; discard solids. Stir in honey. Let cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Serve over ice with mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 g

MINT JULEP ICED TEA



Mint Julep Iced Tea image

Grandmom's recipe for a fabulous summer citrus-mint tea using fresh mint. Kids and adults alike love it! You can add Kentucky bourbon when the guest list is all adults. Serve over ice.

Provided by cutiemoose

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white sugar
1 cup water
4 tea bags
½ cup chopped fresh mint
2 quarts cold water
1 cup orange juice
6 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Add tea bags and mint to sugar mixture; let steep for 10 minutes. Strain mixture and discard tea bags and mint.
  • Combine tea mixture, cold water, orange juice, and lemon juice in a pitcher.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 8.4 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

CRANBERRY-MINT ICED TEA



Cranberry-Mint Iced Tea image

Chill out with this fresh brewed iced tea drink, with mint and cranberry juice cocktail. Love mint? Add an extra sprig to each cold glass when serving.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 cups cranberry juice cocktail
4 tea bags black tea
10 mint leaves (1 inch each)
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Heat cranberry juice cocktail to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Pour over tea bags and mint in 2-quart glass measuring cup or heatproof pitcher. Let steep 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Strain tea mixture. Stir in sugar. Serve tea over ice. Add more sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 5 mg, Sugar 38 g, TransFat 0 g

MINT SWEET ICED TEA



Mint Sweet Iced Tea image

All the mint sweet tea recipes I've come across call for fresh mint, and that can be tough to find sometimes without breaking the bank. I've come by this recipe after quite a bit of experimentation, and the great part is that it can be made just about anywhere, as long as you have the ability to cool the tea back down after brewing!

Provided by mithbarazak

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 1 quart, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
2 green tea bags
1 peppermint tea bag
ice

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Turn off heat and add tea bags, steeping to desired strength (for me, 3-5 minutes).
  • Remove tea bags and add ice until cool.
  • Serve in a tall glass over ice!

APPLE GINGER MINT ICED TEA



Apple Ginger Mint Iced Tea image

Make and share this Apple Ginger Mint Iced Tea recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 -3 green tea bags (single serving size-I use decaf)
2 inches piece ginger, grated
1/4 apple, grated
1 -2 sprig mint
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup apple cider (or apple juice)
2 cups ice, in pitcher
honey, as desired

Steps:

  • Combine tea bags, ginger, apple and mint in a tea pot.
  • Fill with boiling hot water and steep for 5 minutes.
  • Pour and strain into ice-filled pitcher.
  • Add apple cider and honey as desired.
  • Fill individual glasses with ice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6.2, Sodium 11.4, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.2

CUCUMBER-MINT ICED TEA



Cucumber-Mint Iced Tea image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 green tea bags
1 cup lightly-packed mint leaves, plus 12 sprigs for garnish
1 cucumber, unpeeled, cut into1/8-inch slices
¼ 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 ¼ 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 51 calorie, Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 5 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 12 grams

ICED HONEYDEW MINT TEA



Iced Honeydew Mint Tea image

I grow mint in the garden on my balcony. For this tea, I blend two of my favorite beverages-Moroccan mint tea and honeydew agua fresca. -Sarah Batt Throne, El Cerrito, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water
24 fresh mint leaves
8 green tea bags
2/3 cup sugar
5 cups diced honeydew melon
3 cups ice cubes
Additional ice cubes

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; remove from heat. Add mint leaves and tea bags; steep, covered, 3-5 minutes according to taste, stirring occasionally. Discard mint and tea bags. Stir in sugar., Place 2-1/2 cups honeydew, 2 cups tea and 1-1/2 cups ice in a blender; cover and process until blended. Serve over additional ice. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACKBERRY MINT ICED TEA



Blackberry Mint Iced Tea image

A spectacular garden summer treat that is very healthy and delicious. Blackberries are preferred, but you can use any typ berries. Using honey keeps it clean eating, but you can opt for sugar or Splenda if you prefer.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Beverages

Time 30m

Yield 2 quarts, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 tea bags (Lipton preferred)
6 lemon balm leaves, whole (plus more for garnish, or mint)
1/2 cup honey, to taste
6 ounces fresh blackberries (plus more for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large pot, boil 4 cups of water. Remove from heat, tear the mint leaves in half and add to the pitcher along with the tea bags. Stir gently, cover and let steep about 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, Puree blackberries in a blender or food processor, strain into a 2 quart pitcher (discarding pulp and seeds). Strain the water into the pitcher, discarding tea bags and mint. Add in honey, tasting and adjusting to your desired sweetness. Top with cold water to fill, stirring to incorporate.
  • Chill for at least 4-6 hours in the refrigerator. Serve over ice and garnish with a mint leaf and some blackberries.

HIBISCUS-MINT ICED TEA



Hibiscus-Mint Iced Tea image

There's nothing more refreshing on a hot day than fresh-brewed iced tea with a sprig of mint.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 hibiscus tea bags
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
4 cups boiling water
2 cups apple juice
2 cups cold water
Ice cubes, for serving
Mint sprigs (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large heatproof pitcher, combine tea bags, mint leaves, and boiling water; steep 10 minutes. Discard tea bags and mint. Add apple juice and cold water; refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice with sprigs of mint, if desired.

LICORICE MINT ICED TEA



Licorice Mint Iced Tea image

Peppermint ranks high among America's favorite types of mint tea, but you can substitute equal amounts of any variety for this recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 teaspoons dried licorice root
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 cup dried peppermint leaves
1/2 cup raw honey
4 sprigs of fresh mint (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot bring 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the licorice and cinnamon; lower to a simmer, partially cover the pot, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in peppermint, cover, and steep for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place a large strainer lined with cheesecloth or a damp paper towel over another pot or heatproof bowl. Strain tea, pressing on herbs to extract all liquid. Stir in honey until dissolved and let cool completely, about 1 hour. Fill four tall glasses with ice. Pour tea over ice and garnish each glass with a mint sprig, if desired. Serve immediately.

CITRUS-MINT ICED TEA



Citrus-Mint Iced Tea image

A refreshing variation on iced tea. Cook time includes refrigeration time.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c boiling water
5 black tea bags
1/2 c fresh mint leaves
1 c sugar
6 c water
1/3 c fresh lemon juice
1 c fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • 1. Pour boiling water over tea bags and mint leaves; cover and steep 5 minutes.
  • 2. Remove tea bags and mint, squeezing gently.
  • 3. Stir in remaining ingredients and chill for 1 hour. Serve over ice.

ICED PEACH MINT TEA



Iced Peach Mint Tea image

Cool and refreshing beverage I developed to make use of the fresh mint I planted this summer. In memory of summer afternoons with Aunt Pat in Waco, TX.

Provided by The Finicky Chef

Categories     Beverages

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups boiling water
1/3-1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, crushed
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 tea bags
1 -1 1/2 cup peach nectar (to taste)
fresh mint sprig, for garnish

Steps:

  • Crush mint leaves with sugar and lemon juice; pour boiling water over mint leaves and tea bags.
  • Let steep to desired taste; drain tea bags.
  • Mix in peach nectar.
  • Pour over ice in tall glasses and garnish with fresh mint.

APPLE-MINT ICED GREEN TEA



Apple-Mint Iced Green Tea image

A refreshing green tea with a twist of apple and mint! This cool beverage can be made ready in 35 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 tea bags green tea with mint
4 cups boiling water
2 cups apple juice
Fresh mint sprigs, if desired

Steps:

  • In large heatproof bowl or pitcher, place tea bags. Pour boiling water over tea bags. Cover; let steep 10 minutes. Remove tea bags. Cool tea 15 minutes.
  • Stir apple juice into tea. Pour over ice. Garnish with mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use loose-leaf tea or tea bags. If you're using loose-leaf tea, you'll need a tea infuser or strainer. If you're using tea bags, you can remove them after the tea has steeped.
  • Steep the tea for the right amount of time. The steeping time will vary depending on the type of tea you're using. For black tea, steep for 3-5 minutes. For green tea, steep for 2-3 minutes. For herbal tea, steep for 5-7 minutes.
  • Sweeten the tea to your liking. You can add sugar, honey, or another sweetener to taste. You can also add a slice of lemon or lime for a refreshing flavor.
  • Chill the tea before serving. You can chill the tea in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight. You can also add ice cubes to the tea before serving.
  • Garnish the tea with fresh mint leaves. This will add a beautiful color and flavor to the tea.

Conclusion:

Mint iced tea is a refreshing and delicious drink that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Experiment with different types of tea, sweeteners, and garnishes to find your perfect mint iced tea recipe.

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