Mint Iced Tea

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A refreshing mint iced tea with citrus notes, perfect for hot days and gatherings, offering a balance of sweetness and cooling mint flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 12 sprigs fresh mint
  • 4 tea bags
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • juice of 2 lemons
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 cups cold water

Instructions

  1. Steep mint sprigs and tea bags in boiling water for 8 minutes.
  2. Cool the tea and strain out the mint and tea bags.
  3. Combine orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, and cold water in a large pitcher.
  4. Add the cooled tea mixture to the citrus and water mixture and stir well.
  5. Serve over ice and enjoy. Double the ingredients for a large luncheon.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

141 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.5g 7% DV
Total Fat 2.5g 3% DV
Carbs 28g 10% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 8.6g 17% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 39.8mg 2% DV
Potassium 325.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 3.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 2.3mcg
Vitamin C 17.6mg 20% DV
Calcium 87mg 7% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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