Best 2 Spearmint Iced Tea Recipes

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Spearmint iced tea is a refreshing and flavorful beverage that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy drink to enjoy on a hot summer day or a special treat to serve at your next party, spearmint iced tea is the perfect choice. With its bright, minty flavor and cooling effect, spearmint iced tea is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPEARMINT ICED TEA



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Make and share this Spearmint Iced Tea recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Beverages

Time 25m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 quarts water, divided
7 regular-size tea bags
12 sprigs spearmint
3 lemons, zest of
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 8 lemons)

Steps:

  • Bring 1 quart water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Remove from heat and add tea bags, mint and zest.
  • Let these ingredients steep for 15 minutes and then strain into a 2-quart container.
  • Stir in sugar and lemon juice.
  • Add 1 quart water.
  • Continue stirring until sugar has dissolved.
  • Cool and serve over ice.

RASPBERRY AND SPEARMINT ICED TEA



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Make and share this Raspberry and Spearmint Iced Tea recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sonya01

Categories     Beverages

Time 8m

Yield 1 large jug, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

200 g frozen raspberries, thawed
1/4 cup caster sugar
4 peppermint tea bags
1/2 cup spearmint, leaves
crushed ice, to serve

Steps:

  • Place raspberries and sugar in a large heatproof jug and stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved.
  • Meanwhile, place teabags in a separate heatproof jug, add 1L boiling water and steep for 5 minutes. Add peppermint tea to raspberry mixture and gently stir. Strain, reserving a few raspberries and set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Add spearmint leaves and chill. Serve cold with reserved raspberries and crushed ice.

Tips:

  • Use freshly picked spearmint leaves for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh spearmint, you can use dried spearmint leaves. Use about 1/2 the amount of dried leaves as you would fresh leaves.
  • Steep the tea for at least 30 minutes, or longer for a stronger flavor.
  • Sweeten the tea to taste with sugar, honey, or another sweetener.
  • Serve the tea over ice, garnished with a sprig of mint.

Conclusion:

Spearmint iced tea is a refreshing and flavorful beverage that is perfect for enjoying on a hot summer day. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Try experimenting with different types of sweeteners and garnishes to find your perfect combination.

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