A refreshing iced mint tea made with mint freshly picked from the garden.
The refreshing sensation of mint and the coolness of ice.
This is a refreshing summer drink, perfect for a hot afternoon.
Ingredients | Serves 2 glasses
- Fresh mint... about 15-20 leaves
- Boiling water... 300ml
- Plenty of ice...
- Honey...optional
- Lemon...optional
*You can make this with any mint you have in your garden, such as spearmint, peppermint, or apple mint. The strength of the scent varies depending on the type of mint, so please adjust the amount of leaves to your liking.
How to make it
- Pick mintSelect and pick the soft, beautiful leaves.
Picking them in the cool morning hours will enhance their fragrance. - Wash the mintFill a bowl with water and gently rinse the mint leaves.
Check for any soil or small insects, and lightly drain off any excess water. - Take the mint leaves from the stems,Bringing out the fragranceTo do this, lightly tap the leaves with your palm or tear them slightly with your fingers.
Don't chop it too finely; just enough to release a light fragrance is sufficient. - Brew it strong.Put the mint in the teapot and pour in freshly boiled water.
Cover and let it steep for about 5 minutes. Since adding ice will dilute the flavor, brew it a little stronger than you would for hot mint tea. - Fill a glass with plenty of ice, then pour in the mint tea, straining it through a tea strainer.
Mix slowly and chill thoroughly. - Garnish with mint.Finally, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint leaves.
You can add lemon or honey to taste.
Small tips for making delicious food
If you rub mint too hard, it may develop a bitter or grassy taste.
Gently tap the leaves to awaken their fragrance.
Also, the stems can cause bitterness, so it's better to use only the leaves for a tastier result.
While it's steeping, cover the pot to prevent the aroma from escaping.
If adding honey, dissolve it in the mint tea while it's still warm before adding ice for a smoother mixture.
Adding lemon will further enhance the refreshing taste of the mint.
It also tastes delicious when blended with rosemary, lemon balm, or lemongrass.
*Honey and lemon were not used in the video.
I picked some mint from the garden.
Make cold tea.
It's incomparably better than dried mint tea.
The fresh mint scent is exceptional.
The ice made a small noise in the glass.
The scent of mint gently spreads through the summer air.
Enjoy a break on a hot day.
A refreshing drink made in the garden.