In the realm of refreshing beverages, sweet minted tea stands out as a symphony of flavors that dances on the palate. Its delicate sweetness, coupled with the invigorating aroma of mint, creates a captivating experience that transcends the ordinary. Whether you seek a soothing drink to unwind after a long day or a delightful accompaniment to your afternoon tea party, sweet minted tea emerges as the perfect choice. As you embark on this culinary journey, let us guide you through the secrets of crafting the perfect sweet minted tea, transforming your kitchen into an aromatic haven where taste buds rejoice.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
ICED SWEET MINT TEA
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
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.
GINA'S SWEET MINT TEA
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Time 15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a pot, boil the water with the tea bags. Once liquid has boiled, remove the pot from heat. Remove tea bags after desired bold/mild flavor.
- In a small saucepan, add water, sugar and mint and place over medium heat. Bring liquid to a boil then remove from the heat. Allow the syrup mixture to cool. Pour syrup into tea and mix together well. Serve tea over a glass of ice.
LEMONADE-MINT ICED TEA
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
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
MINTED SWEET TEA
When Southerners say "tea," they mean basic black-as in Lipton or Tetley, not English Breakfast or Earl Grey-iced and sweet. It is the ubiquitous, unofficial drink of the South.
Yield makes 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan and remove from the heat. Halve and squeeze 3 lemons, setting aside the juice and reserving the squeezed halves. Add 8 bags black tea, 6 to 8 fresh mint sprigs, the reserved squeezed lemon halves, and 1/2 cup sugar and stir to mix and submerge the mint and tea bags. Cover and let steep for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and discard the bags, mint, and lemon halves. Add 4 more cups water and the reserved lemon juice and stir to mix. Taste for sweetness and add up to 1/4 cup additional sugar to taste, if desired, stirring to mix until the sugar dissolves. Serve cold over ice, garnished with sprigs of mint and wedges of lemon.
MINT SWEET ICED TEA
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
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!
SUN-BREWED MINT TEA
A refreshing tea that's brewed by sitting in the sun for a few hours.
Provided by FutureChefShay
Categories Drinks Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour the water into a large glass container with a lid. Stir in honey until dissolved.
- Zest the lemon, being careful not to include any white pith, and juice the lemon. Combine the zest and juice with the honey water mixture.
- Hold a bunch of mint in one hand; use your other hand to twist and squeeze the leaves, slightly bruising them to release their fragrance and oils. Immerse the bunches in the water mixture. Cover the container and place in direct sunlight for two hours. Remove the mint leaves, shake, and serve over ice in tall glasses, garnished with a mint sprig.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 8.2 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
MINT SIMPLE SYRUP FOR SWEET TEA
Mint syrup adds flavor to our Southern-style iced Sweet Tea.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Heat sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil. Stir in mint. Remove from heat, and let stand 30 minutes. Pour through a fine sieve into an airtight container; discard mint. Let cool completely. Syrup can be refrigerated up to 1 month. Serve with additional mint sprigs, if desired.
MOROCCAN MINT TEA
You can barely take a step in the markets of Marrakech without tripping over fresh mint, or at least without being offered a glass of hot, sweet mint tea. Be sure to lift the teapot high above the cup while pouring; Moroccans appreciate the way this aerates the tea (and they always pour with great panache).
Categories Tea Hot Drink Non-Alcoholic Mint Gourmet Drink
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put tea in teapot and pour in 1 cup boiling water, then swirl gently to warm pot and rinse tea. Strain out and discard water, reserving tea leaves in pot.
- Add remaining 4 cups boiling water to tea and let steep 2 minutes. Stir in sugar (to taste) and mint sprigs and steep 3 to 4 minutes more. Serve in small heatproof glasses.
TOUCH-OF-MINT ICED TEA
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
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
Tips:
- Use fresh mint leaves: Fresh mint leaves provide the best flavor for sweet minted tea. If you don't have fresh mint leaves, you can use dried mint leaves, but the flavor will be less pronounced.
- Steep the tea for the right amount of time: The steeping time will vary depending on the type of tea you use. Black tea should be steeped for 3-5 minutes, green tea for 2-3 minutes, and herbal tea for 5-7 minutes.
- Add sweetener to taste: Sweet minted tea is traditionally sweetened with sugar, but you can use any type of sweetener you like. Honey, agave nectar, or stevia are all good options.
- Serve the tea hot or cold: Sweet minted tea can be served hot or cold. If you're serving it cold, be sure to chill it thoroughly before serving.
- Garnish the tea with a sprig of mint: A sprig of mint is a beautiful and refreshing garnish for sweet minted tea.
Conclusion:
Sweet minted tea is a delicious and refreshing beverage that can be enjoyed hot or cold. It's a great way to cool down on a hot summer day or to relax and unwind after a long day. With its combination of sweet, minty, and refreshing flavors, sweet minted tea is a surefire hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful beverage, give sweet minted tea a try. You won't be disappointed!
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