Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea is the perfect summer drink. After making this many times, I discovered the secret to a perfect balance of minty and citrusy flavors. The fresh, invigorating taste will make you feel like you’re sitting on a porch on a warm summer day. Try it with my Easy Baked Turmeric Chicken for a light summer meal. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Baked Turmeric Chicken and Easy Creamy Broccoli and Quinoa Bake for Dinner.
Why This Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe Is Pure Comfort
- Easy to make with just a few ingredients
- Cools you down on hot summer days
- Perfect for entertaining or relaxing alone
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
- Lemon Verbena Leaves
- Mint Leaves
- Lemon
- Lemon Verbena
- Mint
- Lemon
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Lemon Verbena Leaves: Fresh leaves are best, but dried can be used in a pinch.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
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How to Make Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
- Step 1: Bring water to a boil and pour over lemon verbena and mint leaves in a teapot or pitcher.
- Step 2: Let steep for 10 minutes, then remove leaves.
- Step 3: Stir in sugar until dissolved. Add lemon juice and let cool.
- Step 4: Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
- Common mistake and fix: Don't oversteep the leaves or the tea can become bitter. If it does, add more water or lemon juice to dilute.
- Pro tip: For a stronger flavor, use more leaves or let steep longer, but watch for bitterness.
Storing & Reheating Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days Make-ahead tip: Yes, make ahead and store in the fridge
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a stronger flavor, use more leaves or let steep longer, but watch for bitterness.
- Best substitution: You can substitute other herbs like basil or rosemary for a different flavor profile.
- Make-ahead: Make ahead and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your tea is bitter, add more water or lemon juice to dilute.
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Refreshing Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Water
- Sugar
- Lemon Verbena Leaves
- Mint Leaves
- Lemon
Seasonings
- Lemon Verbena
- Mint
- Lemon
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring water to a boil and pour over lemon verbena and mint leaves in a teapot or pitcher.
- Step 2: Let steep for 10 minutes, then remove leaves.
- Step 3: Stir in sugar until dissolved. Add lemon juice and let cool.
- Step 4: Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a stronger flavor, use more leaves or let steep longer, but watch for bitterness.
- Best substitution: You can substitute other herbs like basil or rosemary for a different flavor profile.
- Make-ahead: Make ahead and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your tea is bitter, add more water or lemon juice to dilute.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days
- Make ahead: Yes, make ahead and store in the fridge
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 70
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 2mg
- 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 fridge for up to 5 days.
You may have oversteeped the leaves. To fix, add more water or lemon juice to dilute.
While it's perfect for summer, you can enjoy it year-round. Just adjust the amount of ice you use.
Yes, substitute other herbs like basil or rosemary for a different flavor profile.
Yes, this recipe is gluten-free.
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!
