Apple Iced Tea
Refresh your day with this delightful Apple Iced Tea Recipe, a perfect blend of sweet apple juice and robust black tea, enhanced by fresh mint and a splash of lime. This easy-to-make beverage is ideal for warm days, casual gatherings, or simply enjoying at home. Its invigorating flavor profile makes it a versatile drink that can be customized to suit your taste. Serve it chilled with ice cubes or warm it up during cooler evenings; either way, you’re in for a delicious treat. With its nutritious ingredients, this iced tea is not just refreshing but also a healthier alternative to sugary drinks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon loose black tea leaves (or 1 tea bag)
- 10–12 mint leaves (plus for garnishing)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 cup apple juice (or apple-flavored soda)
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice cubes (as required)
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: In a medium saucepan, combine water, tea leaves, mint leaves, and sugar. Heat over medium-high until boiling, then reduce heat to low and simmer for one minute.
- Strain and Cool: Remove from heat and strain the mixture using a tea strainer into a measuring cup or pitcher. Let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare Glasses: Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes and add 4-5 mint leaves to each glass.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour ½ cup of apple juice into each glass followed by ½ cup of brewed tea.
- Finish & Serve: Add 1 teaspoon of lime juice into each glass, stir quickly, and garnish with apple slices and lemon wedges before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approximately 250ml)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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