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Iced Tea with Mint and Lime
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Source: https://recipheon.com/en/recipes/drinks/iced-tea-with-mint-and-lime
About this recipe
Iced tea with mint and lime is a light drink made with green tea, fresh mint, lime, honey, and ice. Green tea is milder than black tea, so it pairs well with the herbal aroma of mint and tart lime. Honey rounds out the flavor, while the drink remains refreshing. Steep the tea briefly and add the mint only after it has cooled so the mint does not become bitter.
Ingredients
2 green tea bags
1 lime
800 ml water
a few mint leaves
1 tablespoon honey
ice cubes
Steps
Prepare 800 ml of water at the temperature recommended on the green tea package. Steep two tea bags for 2–3 minutes unless the manufacturer recommends otherwise. Remove the bags and set the tea aside until no longer hot before adding the mint.
Wash the lime and squeeze out the juice, then gently bruise the mint between your hands. Do not crush the leaves because they may give the drink a bitter taste.
Add the honey, lime juice and mint to the cooled tea. Refrigerate until thoroughly cold so the herbal aroma blends with the infusion. Allow approximately 60–90 minutes for the whole batch to cool and chill. To speed up cooling, place the container in a cold-water bath and stir the tea before refrigerating. Serve only once the base is cold.
Serve with ice cubes. If the mint remains in the pitcher for a long time, remove it before storing the tea to preserve the drink's fresh taste.
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