Mint-infused Sweet Tea Recipe
Make Mint-infused Sweet Tea Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Mint Infusion
Serving
Method
Preparation of Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for about 5 minutes for a strong flavor.
- 3
Sweeten the Tea
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
Mint Infusion
- 4
Add Fresh Mint
Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves to the hot tea and let it steep for an additional 10 minutes to infuse the mint flavor.
- 5
Strain the Tea
After the mint has infused, strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve to remove the mint leaves.
Serving
- 6
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- 7
Serve with Ice
To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes (about 2 cups), pour the chilled mint-infused sweet tea over the ice, and garnish with fresh mint sprigs as desired.
