Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
Make the most refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea at home. After making this countless times, I’ve perfected the balance of mint and lemon verbena for a cool, invigorating drink that’s better than takeout. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Keto Coconut Flour Pancakes with Fresh Berries and Easy Baked Greek Lentil Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce.
Why This Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe Is Pure Comfort
- Perfect for hot summer days
- Easy to make with just a few ingredients
- Better than store-bought or takeout
- Customize the sweetness to your liking
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 (for garnish)
- Mint
- Lemon verbena
- Lemon
- Optional: Ice cubes
- Optional: Fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Lemon verbena: Substitute with lemon balm if lemon verbena is not available.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
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How to Make Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
- Step 1: Bring water and sugar to a boil in a large pot. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Step 2: Remove from heat, add mint and lemon verbena leaves, and let steep for 10 minutes.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a large pitcher. Stir in lemon juice and let cool to room temperature.
- Step 4: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Serve over ice with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
- : Adjust the amount of mint and lemon verbena to suit your taste.
- Common mistake and fix: Don't over-steep the herbs to avoid a bitter taste. If it happens, add more water and sugar to balance the flavor.
- : Make a big batch and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- : For a stronger flavor, use a teapot with a built-in infuser to steep the herbs.
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: 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, use a teapot with a built-in infuser to steep the herbs.
- Best substitution: Substitute lemon verbena with lemon balm if not available.
- Make-ahead: Make ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the iced tea is too strong, add more water and sugar to balance 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 (for garnish)
Seasonings
- Mint
- Lemon verbena
- Lemon
Optional Toppings
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring water and sugar to a boil in a large pot. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Step 2: Remove from heat, add mint and lemon verbena leaves, and let steep for 10 minutes.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a large pitcher. Stir in lemon juice and let cool to room temperature.
- Step 4: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Serve over ice with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a stronger flavor, use a teapot with a built-in infuser to steep the herbs.
- Best substitution: Substitute lemon verbena with lemon balm if not available.
- Make-ahead: Make ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the iced tea is too strong, add more water and sugar to balance the flavor.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in the refrigerator for up to a week
- 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: 11g
- 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, make ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
You may have over-steeped the herbs. To fix, add more water and sugar to balance the flavor.
No, the air fryer is not suitable for making iced tea.
Lemon balm is the best substitute for lemon verbena.
While it's perfect for summer, you can enjoy this iced tea any time of the year.
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!
