Description
Quench your thirst with this delightful Apple Iced Tea Recipe, a perfect blend of robust black tea and the sweet essence of apple juice. This refreshing beverage is ideal for warm days, gatherings, or simply enjoying at home. With hints of mint and lime, each sip offers a crisp flavor that will leave you feeling rejuvenated. In just 20 minutes, you can create this easy-to-make iced drink that’s not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon loose black tea leaves (or 1 tea bag)
- 10–12 mint leaves (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 cup apple juice (or apple-flavored soda)
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine water, tea leaves, mint leaves, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for one minute. Remove from heat and strain the brewed tea into a pitcher.
- Let the tea cool for about 10 minutes.
- Fill tall glasses with ice and add mint leaves. Pour in half a cup of apple juice followed by half a cup of brewed tea into each glass.
- Squeeze in lime juice, stir gently, and garnish with apple slices or lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg