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Crispy Mint Lemon Verbena Iced Tea

Crispy Mint Lemon Verbena Iced Tea for Ultimate Summer Refreshment

Refresh yourself with crispy mint lemon verbena iced tea, a vibrant drink that combines minty essence and bright citrus notes for ultimate summer refreshment.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Beverage
Calories: 30
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tea Base
  • 1 cup Fresh Mint Can be substituted with spearmint or peppermint.
  • 1 cup Lemon Verbena Can be replaced with lemon balm or lemon zest.
  • 4 cups Water Use filtered water for best flavor.
For Serving
  • 2 cups Ice Use clean, filtered ice.
  • 1 cup Lemon Slices For garnish.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • pitcher
  • tall glasses

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Begin by washing a generous handful of fresh mint and lemon verbena leaves under cold running water. Pat them dry and prepare for the next step.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring four cups of filtered water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat, add the prepped mint and lemon verbena leaves, and steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Strain the herbal infusion into a pitcher, discarding the solid leaves. Let it cool to room temperature for 15-20 minutes, then refrigerate for at least one hour.
  4. Fill glasses with clean, filtered ice, and pour the chilled iced tea over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 7gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 90mgVitamin C: 10mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh herbs and avoid over-steeping to prevent bitterness. Store the iced tea in an airtight container for up to a week. Experiment with garnishes for additional flair.

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