Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
Sip on this **Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea** for a cool, invigorating pick-me-up. After making this dozens of times, I’ve perfected the balance of minty and citrusy flavors. The **fresh, zesty** notes will make your taste buds dance. Try it with my **Korean BBQ Steak Rice Bowls** for a perfect summer meal. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie Recipe and Easy Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes.
Why This Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe Is Pure Comfort
- Bursting with fresh mint and lemon verbena flavors
- Easy to make and perfect for summer days
- Better than store-bought iced tea
- A refreshing twist on classic iced tea
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
- Sugar
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lemon verbena leaves
- Lemon juice
- Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
- Sugar
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lemon verbena leaves
- Lemon juice
- Optional: Lemon slices
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Lemon verbena: If you can't find lemon verbena, you can substitute with lemon balm or increase the amount of mint leaves.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- High-quality tea infuser — Ensures maximum flavor extraction from the mint and lemon verbena leaves. → See on Amazon
- Stainless steel tea kettle — Durable and heats water quickly for making large batches of iced tea. → See on Amazon
How to Make Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
- Step 1: Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add sugar, stirring until dissolved.
- Step 2: Add mint leaves and lemon verbena leaves to the saucepan. Let steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a large pitcher. Stir in lemon juice.
- Step 4: Add cold water to the pitcher until the desired strength is reached. Chill in the refrigerator until cold.
- Step 5: Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
- : For a stronger flavor, you can add the mint and lemon verbena leaves to the saucepan while the water is still boiling, then remove from heat and let steep.
- Common mistake and fix: Be careful not to over-steep the mint and lemon verbena leaves, as it can make the iced tea bitter. If this happens, simply add more water to dilute the flavor.
- : For a sweeter iced tea, add more sugar to the saucepan when dissolving the sugar.
- : To make this iced tea ahead of time, simply prepare the mixture without adding the cold water. Chill in the refrigerator, then add cold water when ready to serve.
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: Prepare the mixture ahead of time, then add cold water when ready to serve.
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 unique twist, try adding a splash of your favorite fruit juice to the iced tea.
- Best substitution: If you can't find lemon verbena, substitute with lemon balm or increase the amount of mint leaves.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the mixture ahead of time, then add cold water when ready to serve.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your iced tea is too strong, simply add more water to dilute the flavor.
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Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Water
- Sugar
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lemon verbena leaves
- Lemon juice
- Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Seasonings
- Sugar
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lemon verbena leaves
- Lemon juice
Optional Toppings
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add sugar, stirring until dissolved.
- Step 2: Add mint leaves and lemon verbena leaves to the saucepan. Let steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a large pitcher. Stir in lemon juice.
- Step 4: Add cold water to the pitcher until the desired strength is reached. Chill in the refrigerator until cold.
- Step 5: Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a unique twist, try adding a splash of your favorite fruit juice to the iced tea.
- Best substitution: If you can't find lemon verbena, substitute with lemon balm or increase the amount of mint leaves.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the mixture ahead of time, then add cold water when ready to serve.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your iced tea is too strong, simply add more water to dilute the flavor.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended.
- Oven reheat: Not applicable.
- Microwave reheat: Not applicable.
- Make ahead: Prepare the mixture ahead of time, then add cold water when ready to serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 45
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 11g
- 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, prepare the mixture ahead of time, then add cold water when ready to serve.
You may have over-steeped the mint and lemon verbena leaves. If this happens, simply add more water to dilute the flavor.
No, freezing will cause the iced tea to become watery and lose its flavor.
No, the air fryer is not suitable for making iced tea.
Lemon balm or increasing the amount of mint leaves can be used as a substitute.
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!
