Crispy Mint Lemon Verbena Iced Tea – Summer’s Best Refreshment
Sip on the perfect summer refresher with this **Refreshing Mint Lemon Verbena Iced Tea**. After making this countless times, I’ve discovered the trick to making it crisp and full of flavor. The fresh mint and lemon verbena make this iced tea **light and invigorating**. Keep reading for my best tips or **jump to the recipe** below. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Classic Scalloped Potatoes with Cheddar Cheese and Fresh Apple Tortellini Salad with Strawberries and Greens.
Why This Crispy Mint Lemon Verbena Iced Tea – Summer's Best Refreshment Is Pure Comfort
- Crisp and refreshing
- Easy to make ahead
- Bursting with fresh mint and lemon verbena flavor
- Perfect for summer cookouts
What You'll Need for Crispy Mint Lemon Verbena Iced Tea – Summer's Best Refreshment
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Water
- Black tea bags
- Sugar
- Lemons
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lemon verbena leaves
- Fresh mint
- Lemon verbena
- Sugar
- Optional: Ice cubes
- Optional: Lemon slices for garnish
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Lemon verbena: Substitute with lemon balm if lemon verbena is not available.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Teapot — Steeps tea perfectly for better flavor → See on Amazon
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How to Make Crispy Mint Lemon Verbena Iced Tea – Summer's Best Refreshment
- Step 1: Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes.
- Step 2: Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add lemon juice, mint, and lemon verbena. Let it steep for another 10 minutes.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture and let it cool. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Crispy Mint Lemon Verbena Iced Tea – Summer's Best Refreshment
- Common mistake and fix: Don't over-steep the tea or it will become bitter. If it does, add more water and ice to dilute.
- : For a stronger flavor, use loose-leaf tea instead of tea bags.
- : Make a big batch and store it in the fridge for up to a week.
Storing & Reheating Crispy Mint Lemon Verbena Iced Tea – Summer's Best Refreshment
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in the fridge for up to a week Make-ahead tip: Yes, make ahead and store in the fridge
Freezing Crispy Mint Lemon Verbena Iced Tea – Summer's Best Refreshment
Not applicable
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Not applicable Microwave: Not applicable
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a stronger flavor, use loose-leaf tea instead of tea bags.
- Best substitution: Substitute lemon verbena with lemon balm if not available.
- Make-ahead: Make ahead and store in the fridge for up to a week.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the tea is bitter, add more water and ice to dilute.
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Crispy Mint Lemon Verbena Iced Tea – Summer's Best Refreshment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Water
- Black tea bags
- Sugar
- Lemons
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lemon verbena leaves
Seasonings
- Fresh mint
- Lemon verbena
- Sugar
Optional Toppings
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes.
- Step 2: Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add lemon juice, mint, and lemon verbena. Let it steep for another 10 minutes.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture and let it cool. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a stronger flavor, use loose-leaf tea instead of tea bags.
- Best substitution: Substitute lemon verbena with lemon balm if not available.
- Make-ahead: Make ahead and store in the fridge for up to a week.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the tea is bitter, add more water and ice to dilute.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in the fridge for up to a week
- Freezer: Not applicable
- Oven reheat: Not applicable
- Microwave reheat: Not applicable
- Make ahead: Yes, make ahead and store in the fridge
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 45
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sat. Fat: 0g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Crispy Mint Lemon Verbena Iced Tea – Summer's Best Refreshment FAQs
Yes, make ahead and store in the fridge for up to a week.
You may have over-steeped the tea. If it does, add more water and ice to dilute.
Yes, for a stronger flavor, use loose-leaf tea instead of tea bags.
No, this recipe is not suitable for the air fryer.
You can substitute lemon verbena with lemon balm.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Mint Lemon Verbena Iced Tea – Summer's Best Refreshment 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!
