Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea is the perfect summer drink. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to the best iced tea is using real mint and lemon verbena leaves. Keep reading for my best tips on making this light, fresh, and cozy drink at home. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Baked Cinnamon Banana Fritters with Honey Drizzle and Easy Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry Recipe.
Why This Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe Is Pure Comfort
- Easy to make with just a few ingredients
- Light and refreshing, perfect for summer
- Naturally sweetened with honey
- Customizable with your favorite herbs
What You'll Need for Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Water
- Mint leaves
- Lemon verbena leaves
- Honey
- Lemon
- Mint leaves
- Lemon verbena leaves
- Honey
- Optional: Lemon slices
- Optional: Mint sprigs
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Mint leaves: Use fresh mint leaves for the best flavor.
- Lemon verbena leaves: Dried leaves can be used, but fresh is preferable.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
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How to Make Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
- Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Step 2: Remove from heat and add 1 cup of mint leaves and 1/2 cup of lemon verbena leaves. Let steep for 10 minutes.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a large pitcher. Stir in 1/2 cup of honey until dissolved.
- Step 4: Add 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon and add the lemon slices. Stir well.
- Step 5: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve over ice and garnish with mint sprigs.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
- Common mistake and fix: Don't over steep the leaves to prevent bitterness. If your iced tea is bitter, add more honey to balance the flavor.
- Pro tip: For a stronger flavor, use more leaves and let it steep longer. Just remember to taste test before serving.
- Pro tip: Make a big batch and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Storing & Reheating Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Make-ahead tip: Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Freezing Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
Not suitable for freezing.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Not applicable. Microwave: Not applicable.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a stronger flavor, use more leaves and let it steep longer. Just remember to taste test before serving.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the mint leaves with peppermint leaves for a different flavor.
- Make-ahead: Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If your iced tea is bitter, add more honey to balance the flavor.
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Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Water
- Mint leaves
- Lemon verbena leaves
- Honey
- Lemon
Seasonings
- Mint leaves
- Lemon verbena leaves
- Honey
Optional Toppings
- Lemon slices
- Mint sprigs
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Step 2: Remove from heat and add 1 cup of mint leaves and 1/2 cup of lemon verbena leaves. Let steep for 10 minutes.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a large pitcher. Stir in 1/2 cup of honey until dissolved.
- Step 4: Add 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon and add the lemon slices. Stir well.
- Step 5: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve over ice and garnish with mint sprigs.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a stronger flavor, use more leaves and let it steep longer. Just remember to taste test before serving.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the mint leaves with peppermint leaves for a different flavor.
- Make-ahead: Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If your iced tea is bitter, add more honey to balance the flavor.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Freezer: Not suitable for freezing.
- Oven reheat: Not applicable.
- Microwave reheat: Not applicable.
- Make ahead: Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 45
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sat. Fat: 0g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can make this iced tea ahead and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
If your iced tea is bitter, it's likely because the leaves were over steeped. To fix this, add more honey to balance the flavor.
No, this recipe is not suitable for the air fryer.
You can substitute the mint leaves with peppermint leaves for a different flavor.
While this iced tea is perfect for summer, you can enjoy it year-round. It's especially cozy on chilly evenings.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
