Two Awesome Peppermint Iced Teas to Cool You Down

Peppermint tea is a refreshing and soothing tea that's perfect for hot summer days. Here are two great iced tea recipes that feature loose-leaf peppermint tea as the star ingredient.

Peppermint Lemonade Iced Tea

This recipe combines the tangy sweetness of lemonade with the cooling freshness of loose-leaf peppermint tea, resulting in a delicious and thirst-quenching drink that's perfect for a hot summer day.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup loose-leaf peppermint tea
• 1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1/2 cup honey or sugar (to taste)
• Lemon slices for garnish

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil.

2. Remove the pan from heat and add the loose-leaf peppermint tea.

3. Let steep for 5-10 minutes, or until the tea is strong and fragrant.

4. Strain the tea into a separate bowl, discarding the loose tea leaves.

5. Let the tea cool to room temperature.

6. In a separate pitcher, combine the lemon juice and honey or sugar. Stir until the sweetener is dissolved.

7. Add the cooled peppermint tea to the pitcher and stir to combine.

8. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until cold.

9. Serve the iced tea over ice, garnished with lemon slices.

This recipe adds the sweet-tart flavor of raspberries to the cooling freshness of loose-leaf peppermint tea, resulting in a delicious and fruity drink that's perfect for a summer afternoon.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup loose-leaf peppermint tea
• 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 cup honey or sugar (to taste)
• Mint leaves for garnish

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
2. Remove the pan from heat and add the loose-leaf peppermint tea.
3. Let steep for 5-10 minutes, or until the tea is strong and fragrant.
4. Strain the tea into a separate bowl, discarding the loose tea leaves.
5. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
6. In a blender, puree the raspberries until smooth.
7. Strain the raspberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a separate bowl, discarding any seeds or pulp.
8. In a separate pitcher, combine the cooled peppermint tea, raspberry puree, and honey or sugar. Stir until the sweetener is dissolved.
9. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until cold.
10. Serve the iced tea over ice, garnished with fresh mint leaves.

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