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Persian Tea Iced Mint

A refreshing iced tea infused with mint, perfect for warm days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tea Base
  • 4 cups water for brewing
  • 4 teaspoons black tea leaves or 4 tea bags
Mint Infusion
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves packed
  • 1 tablespoon sugar adjust to taste
Serving
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 1 lemon sliced for garnish

Method
 

Brew the Tea
  1. Boil 4 cups of water in a teapot.
  2. Add black tea leaves or tea bags and let steep for 10 minutes.
  3. Strain the tea into a pitcher and let it cool.
Prepare Mint Infusion
  1. In a small bowl, muddle fresh mint leaves with sugar to release the oils.
  2. Add the mint mixture to the cooled tea and stir well.
Serve
  1. Fill glasses with ice cubes.
  2. Pour the mint-infused tea over the ice.
  3. Garnish with lemon slices and additional mint leaves if desired.

Notes

For a sweeter version, increase the amount of sugar. You can also add a splash of rose water for extra flavor.