Refreshing Homemade Iced Tea with Citrus and Mint

Name: Refreshing Homemade Iced Tea with Citrus and Mint
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 130 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1.5 liters water; 6 tea bags; 2 tbsp golden caster sugar; 1 tbsp runny honey; 2 lemons; 1 orange; 1 bunch small bunch mint leaves; 1 as needed ice

Cool down with this vibrant and refreshing homemade iced tea, perfectly balanced with honey and zesty citrus. Infused with fresh mint and orange slices, it's the ultimate thirst-quencher for warm sunny days.

Servings6 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time130 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

water
1.5 liters
tea bags
6
golden caster sugar
2 tbsp
runny honey
1 tbsp
lemons
2
orange
1
small bunch mint leaves
1 bunch
ice
1 as needed

Step-by-Step Instructions

Place the tea bags, golden caster sugar, and honey in a large heatproof jug. Pour in 1.5 liters of boiling water and stir until the sugar and honey have completely dissolved.

Allow the tea to steep for 10 minutes to develop a full flavor. Remove and discard the tea bags, then let the liquid cool to room temperature before refrigerating until thoroughly chilled.

Once the tea is cold, stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon slices, orange slices, and mint leaves. Fill the jug with a generous amount of ice and stir again.

Serve the iced tea in tall glasses filled with extra ice, and offer additional honey on the side for those who prefer a sweeter drink.

Chef's Tips

For a crystal-clear tea, let it cool completely at room temperature before putting it in the fridge; putting hot tea directly into the refrigerator can make it cloudy. You can easily customize this by using green tea or adding seasonal fruits like peaches or berries.