Crispy Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
Crispy Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea is the perfect summer refresher. After making this dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping it crispy is steeping the mint and lemon verbena just right. The fresh, crispy taste will make your taste buds dance. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Gnocchi and Broccoli Bake with Creamy Cheese Sauce and Fresh Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad Ready in 10 Minutes.
Why This Crispy Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe Is Pure Comfort
- Refreshing and tangy
- Easy to make at home
- Better than store-bought
- Perfect for summer cookouts
What You'll Need for Crispy 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
- Fresh Mint Leaves
- Lemon Verbena Leaves
- Lemon Slices
- Fresh Mint Leaves
- Lemon Verbena Leaves
- Lemon Slices
- Optional: Ice Cubes
- Optional: Lemon Wedge for Garnish
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Fresh Mint Leaves: Use 1 cup of loosely packed leaves.
- Lemon Verbena Leaves: Use 1/4 cup of loosely packed leaves.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer — Ensures even steeping and mixing for a crispy taste. → See on Amazon
- OXO Good Grips Adjustable Steeping Disk — Allows for easy removal of leaves and perfect steeping time. → See on Amazon
How to Make Crispy Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
- Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add 1 cup of sugar. Stir until dissolved.
- Step 2: Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves and 1/4 cup of lemon verbena leaves to the water. Let it steep for 10 minutes.
- Step 3: Remove the leaves and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate until cold.
- Step 4: Pour the mixture into glasses filled with ice. Add lemon slices and garnish with a lemon wedge.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Crispy Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
- Common mistake and fix: Steeping too long can make the tea bitter. Stick to 10 minutes for a crispy taste.
- : For a stronger flavor, use more mint and lemon verbena leaves.
- : Add a splash of lemon juice for an extra tangy kick.
- : Make a big batch and store in the fridge for up to a week.
Storing & Reheating Crispy 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 a week. Make-ahead tip: Yes, make ahead and store in the fridge.
Freezing Crispy Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
Not applicable.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Not applicable. Microwave: Not applicable.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a stronger flavor, use more mint and lemon verbena leaves.
- Best substitution: No substitutions for the fresh leaves. They provide the crispy taste.
- Make-ahead: Yes, make ahead and store in the fridge.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the tea is bitter, you've steeped it too long. Stick to 10 minutes.
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Crispy Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Water
- Sugar
- Fresh Mint Leaves
- Lemon Verbena Leaves
- Lemon Slices
Seasonings
- Fresh Mint Leaves
- Lemon Verbena Leaves
- Lemon Slices
Optional Toppings
- Ice Cubes
- Lemon Wedge for Garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add 1 cup of sugar. Stir until dissolved.
- Step 2: Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves and 1/4 cup of lemon verbena leaves to the water. Let it steep for 10 minutes.
- Step 3: Remove the leaves and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate until cold.
- Step 4: Pour the mixture into glasses filled with ice. Add lemon slices and garnish with a lemon wedge.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a stronger flavor, use more mint and lemon verbena leaves.
- Best substitution: No substitutions for the fresh leaves. They provide the crispy taste.
- Make-ahead: Yes, make ahead and store in the fridge.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the tea is bitter, you've steeped it too long. Stick to 10 minutes.
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: 80
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sat. Fat: 0g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Crispy Mint and Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe FAQs
Yes, make ahead and store in the fridge for up to a week.
You've steeped the leaves too long. Stick to 10 minutes for a crispy taste.
No, freezing will ruin the crispy texture.
No, the air fryer is not suitable for making iced tea.
There is no suitable substitute for the fresh leaves. They provide the crispy taste.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Crispy 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!
