Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
Sip on this refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea, perfect for cooling down on hot summer days. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to the perfect balance of minty and lemony flavors. The fresh, invigorating taste will make your taste buds dance. Try it with my Easy Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Bowl for a perfect summer meal. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Bowl Recipe and Easy Keto Caprese Stuffed Avocado Bites Recipe.
Why This Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe Is Pure Comfort
- Cools you down on hot summer days
- Better than store-bought iced tea
- Easy to make with real ingredients
- Perfect for entertaining or a quick pick-me-up
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
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lemon verbena leaves
- Lemon juice
- Sugar
- Lemon juice
- Sugar
- Optional: Lemon slices
- Optional: Mint sprigs
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Fresh mint leaves: Use organic mint if possible, it has a better flavor.
- Lemon verbena leaves: If you can't find lemon verbena, you can substitute with lemon balm or more lemon zest.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- KitchenAid K400 Blender — Ensures smooth iced tea with no leafy bits → See on Amazon
- OXO Good Grips Vegetable Peeler — Makes quick work of zesting lemons → See on Amazon
How to Make Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
- Step 1: In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves and 1/2 cup of lemon verbena leaves. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let steep for 20 minutes.
- Step 2: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of lemon juice and 1/2 cup of sugar until dissolved. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher. Add 4 more cups of cold water and stir well. Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and mint sprigs.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
- Common mistake and fix: Don't over steep the mint and lemon verbena. It can make the iced tea bitter. Stick to the 20-minute steeping time.
- Pro tip: For a stronger flavor, you can add more mint and lemon verbena leaves, or let the mixture steep for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Pro tip: To make a large batch, simply double or triple the ingredients.
- Pro tip: For a sweeter iced tea, add more sugar to taste. You can also use honey or agave nectar as a substitute.
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 5 days Make-ahead tip: Yes, make ahead and store in the refrigerator
Freezing Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
Not recommended
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Not applicable Microwave: Not applicable
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a stronger flavor, you can add more mint and lemon verbena leaves, or let the mixture steep for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Best substitution: If you can't find lemon verbena, you can substitute with lemon balm or more lemon zest.
- Make-ahead: You can make this iced tea up to 3 days ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Scaling: To make a larger batch, simply double or triple the ingredients.
- Troubleshooting: If your iced tea is too bitter, it may have been steeped for too long. Next time, stick to the 20-minute steeping time.
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Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Water
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lemon verbena leaves
- Lemon juice
- Sugar
Seasonings
- Lemon juice
- Sugar
Optional Toppings
- Lemon slices
- Mint sprigs
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves and 1/2 cup of lemon verbena leaves. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let steep for 20 minutes.
- Step 2: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of lemon juice and 1/2 cup of sugar until dissolved. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher. Add 4 more cups of cold water and stir well. Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and mint sprigs.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a stronger flavor, you can add more mint and lemon verbena leaves, or let the mixture steep for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Best substitution: If you can't find lemon verbena, you can substitute with lemon balm or more lemon zest.
- Make-ahead: You can make this iced tea up to 3 days ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Scaling: To make a larger batch, simply double or triple the ingredients.
- Troubleshooting: If your iced tea is too bitter, it may have been steeped for too long. Next time, stick to the 20-minute steeping time.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
- Freezer: Not recommended
- Oven reheat: Not applicable
- Microwave reheat: Not applicable
- Make ahead: Yes, make ahead and store in the refrigerator
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 45
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- 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 up to 3 days ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Your iced tea may have been steeped for too long. Stick to the 20-minute steeping time to avoid bitterness.
No, the air fryer is not suitable for making iced tea.
If you can't find lemon verbena, you can substitute with lemon balm or more lemon zest.
While you can freeze iced tea, it may become watery when thawed. It's best to store it in the refrigerator.
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!
