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Maximum Cooling Mint Iced Tea

A tall glass filled with bubbling Mint Iced Tea, ice cubes, fresh mint leaves, and a lemon slice garnish.
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Make this garden-fresh mint iced tea for a crisp, herb-forward, and incredibly refreshing summer beverage.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups water
  • 4 black tea bags (or 4 teaspoons loose leaf black tea)
  • 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves, lightly crushed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon slices, for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine the 4 cups of cold water and the sugar in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Do not boil. Remove from heat.
  2. Place the tea bags (or loose leaf tea in an infuser) and the crushed mint leaves into a large, heat-safe pitcher.
  3. Pour the hot sugar water over the tea and mint. Add 1 cup of boiling water. Let this mixture steep for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the tea bags or infuser. Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pitcher to remove the mint leaves. Discard the solids.
  5. Allow the tea concentrate to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  6. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely chilled.
  7. To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the chilled mint iced tea over the ice. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice.

Notes

  • Lightly crush the mint leaves before adding them to the hot water to release more essential oils for maximum flavor.
  • If you prefer a less sweet drink, reduce the sugar to 1/4 cup.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, use green tea instead of black tea.

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