Intro:
Summer is all about refreshing beverages that quench your thirst and cool you down. Lemon and Mint Iced Tea is a perfect concoction that not only hydrates your body but also tantalizes your taste buds. This is a quick and easy recipe that can be made in advance and chilled in the fridge for summer guests or as a refreshing drink for your own hot summer days.
Ingredients:
– 8 cups water
– 6-8 tea bags of your favorite black tea
– 1 cup fresh lemon juice
– 1/2 cup honey
– 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
– Lemon slices and more mint leaves for garnish
– Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. Start by boiling 8 cups of water in a large pot or kettle.
2. Once the water is boiled, remove from heat and gently add 6-8 tea bags of your favorite brand of black tea. Let the bags steep for about 5 minutes or until the tea has a rich and dark color.
3. Remove the tea bags and add 1 cup of fresh lemon juice and ½ cup of honey. Stir until the honey dissolves completely.
4. Add half a cup of fresh mint leaves and stir again.
5. Pour the mixture into a pitcher and let it cool to room temperature.
6. Put the pitcher in the fridge and let it chill for a few hours.
7. Once chilled, the tea can be served over ice. Remember to stir the pitcher before serving to distribute the mint leaves and the flavor.
8. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices to add a refreshing splash of color to your summer drink.
Outro:
This refreshing Lemon and Mint Iced Tea is perfect for any summer day. It’s a crowd-pleaser that can be made ahead of time and served to guests outside on hot summer afternoons. You can also try different tea varieties to create your own unique flavor. It’s the perfect drink to cool off and beat the heat!
