How to Make the Perfect Peppermint Honey Iced Tea
American · Easy · 13 min · 4 servings
This soothing peppermint honey iced tea combines refreshing caffeine-free peppermint herbal tea with natural floral honey for a cool invigorating and naturally sweet summer drink. This easy homemade peppermint iced tea recipe is perfect for digestion support hot summer days and anyone who loves a clean minty refreshing cold beverage.
Why this recipe works
This Peppermint Honey Iced Tea recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 13 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 50 calories with 0g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 4 bags peppermint herbal tea bags
- 3 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 3 tablespoons raw honey
- 4 sprigs fresh mint for garnish
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Brew Peppermint Tea
Place 4 peppermint tea bags in a heat-safe pitcher and pour 3 cups of boiling water over them. Steep for 7 minutes for a strong bold minty flavor. Remove the tea bags and allow the brewed tea to cool slightly.
Step 2: Add Honey
Stir in raw honey while the tea is still warm so it dissolves completely and evenly throughout the liquid. Taste the tea and add more honey one tablespoon at a time until your preferred sweetness level is reached.
Step 3: Chill the Tea
Add 1 cup of cold water to the sweetened peppermint tea and stir well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until thoroughly chilled or pour over ice if you want to drink it right away.
Step 4: Serve
Pour into tall glasses over plenty of crushed or cubed ice. Garnish each glass with a fresh mint sprig and optionally a slice of lemon for a bright citrus aroma that complements the peppermint beautifully.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- peppermint tea bags → fresh peppermint leaves steeped in boiling water for 8 minutes for a more intense fresh mint flavor
- raw honey → agave nectar for a fully vegan alternative that also dissolves easily in cooler liquids
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Steeping peppermint tea for too long which can make the menthol overpowering and give the tea an almost medicinal aftertaste
- Adding honey to cold tea where it will not dissolve properly and will instead sink and pool at the bottom of the pitcher
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 50 calories, 0g protein, 13g carbs, 0g fat, 0g fiber.
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