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A refreshing glass of apple iced tea with ice cubes, a slice of apple, and mint leaves, ready to be enjoyed on a hot day.

Apple Iced Tea

This sweet and tangy Apple Iced Tea is a refreshing summer drink, perfect for hot days.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 77
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water for brewing the tea
  • 1 teaspoon loose black tea leaves chai patti (or 1 tea bag)
  • 10-12 mint leaves for brewing and garnishing
  • 2 teaspoons sugar or substitute with honey or stevia
  • 1 cup apple juice or apple-flavored soda
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Ice cubes as needed to fill glasses

Equipment

  • 1 Measuring cup or pitcher To strain and store the brewed tea.

Method
 

  1. Bring the water to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add the tea leaves, mint leaves, and sugar to the simmering water.
  3. Allow the tea to simmer for about 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  4. Strain the tea into a measuring cup or pitcher and let it cool for 10 minutes.
  5. Fill two tall glasses with ice, adding 4-5 mint leaves to each.
  6. Pour ½ cup apple juice (or apple soda) into each glass, followed by ½ cup of the brewed tea.
  7. Stir 1 teaspoon of lime juice into each glass and garnish with apple slices and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 161mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 216IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

This drink is great for hot days! Feel free to adjust the sweetness by substituting sugar with honey or stevia. For an adult version, try adding a splash of your favorite alcohol like vodka or rum.

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