Apple Iced Tea with Mint and Lime Recipe
A refreshing and flavorful Apple Iced Tea made with brewed black tea, fresh mint, apple juice, and a hint of lime. Perfect for cooling down on a warm day, this homemade iced tea combines the robust taste of chai tea with the sweet and tangy notes of apple and citrus, served over ice for a delightful beverage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon loose black tea leaves (chai patti) or 1 tea bag
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves (plus extra for garnishing)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
Mix-ins and Garnish
- 1 cup apple juice or apple-flavored soda
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice cubes as required
- Apple slices for garnish
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Tea: In a medium-sized saucepan, combine 1 cup water, loose black tea leaves, fresh mint leaves, and sugar. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat.
- Simmer the Tea: When the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and let the tea simmer gently for about 1 minute, allowing flavors to meld.
- Strain and Cool: Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the tea through a tea strainer into a measuring cup or pitcher. Allow the brewed tea to cool for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Glasses: Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes to the top and add 4-5 fresh mint leaves into each glass.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour ½ cup of apple juice (or apple soda) and ½ cup of the cooled brewed tea into each glass over the ice and mint.
- Add Lime and Stir: Add 1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lime juice to each glass and stir gently to combine all flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each glass with apple slices and lemon wedges. Serve the refreshing apple iced tea immediately while chilled.
Notes
- Use apple-flavored soda instead of apple juice for a fizzy variation.
- Adjust sugar quantity to suit your sweetness preference.
- For a stronger tea flavor, increase the steeping time slightly.
- Substitute lime juice with lemon juice if preferred.
- This recipe can be doubled easily to serve more people.
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