Green Jasmine-Mint Iced Tea with Lemon

From EatingWell: July/August 2009 — Subscribe Now!

Here we balance the mildly grassy flavor and slightly astringent mouthfeel of green tea with honey and lemon. Oversteeped green tea can be bitter, so don't brew it any longer than 3 minutes. And be sure to steep in simmering water: water that looks like it's steaming, with little bubbles, but not boiling.

READER'S COMMENT:

"We did NOT like this one - I actually threw it out! Also, I think 5 tea bags, not 12, sub for 1/4 cup loose tea. "

Green Jasmine-Mint Iced Tea with Lemon Recipe

8 servings, about 1 cup each

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including 2 hours chilling time)

Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low carbohydrate | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»

Ingredients

1/4 cup loose green jasmine tea, or 12 green jasmine tea bags
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, plus more whole sprigs for garnish
4 cups simmering water
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup honey
4 cups cold water

Preparation

Steep loose tea (or tea bags) and mint leaves in simmering (not boiling) water for 2 to 3 minutes.
Strain the tea (or remove tea bags and mint leaves) and pour into a large pitcher. Stir in lemon juice and honey until the honey is dissolved. Add cold water. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Serve over ice with mint sprigs, if desired.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Per serving: 46 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 13 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 5 mg sodium; 39 mg potassium.

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 carbohydrate (other)