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There are many options to use up all the mint from the garden. The easiest way and my increasing go-to on a weekly basis is this garden mint tea.

I think you’re likely either in camp, “I have this all the time,” or “Does that even count as real tea?” Personally, I’m in the “I have it all the time!” It’s super simple, refreshing, and quenches your thirst! Give it a try, and let me know what you think! Or let me know how you make your mint tea!

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Garden Mint Tea

5 from 1 vote
This garden mint tea is a delicious combination of green tea and mint. When steeped with lemon and optional honey, there's nothing that tastes more like summer!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Steep Time: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups mint leaves washed and picked off stems
  • 6 cups water separated
  • 2 green tea bags
  • 1 lemon
  • honey to taste (optional)

Instructions 

  • In a large measuring glass, pour 4 cups of boiling water over the prepared mint leaves and tea bags. Steep for 20 minutes. If leaves are steeped too long, the tea will become bitter.
    2 cups mint leaves, 6 cups water, 2 green tea bags
  • In a pitcher strain and discard leaves.
  • Add 2 cups cold water, juice of 1 lemon, honey, and ice.
    6 cups water, 1 lemon, honey

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 cupCalories: 21 kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Kaleb Wyse is a New York Times bestselling author behind the popular Wyse Guide website. Living on his fourth-generation Iowa farm, he loves sharing recipes and gardening tips that come from traditions that feel comfortably familiar. His down-to-earth style makes sustainable living and farm life feel like home!

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4 Comments

  1. Patty says:

    5 stars
    I found out the hard way that mint spreads…and won’t die. So…I’m using it. Thank you for this recipe! I’m already a green tea drinker but I always drank it hot. This iced version is delicious!!
    Love your videos – keep them coming!
    Best,

    Patty in Tobaccoville, NC

  2. Carol Hilboldt says:

    This is so good and I love this method for making it. It’s become part of my daily routine for summer.
    Thanks

  3. Kelly says:

    I love this idea! I’m curious, though – do you think the fresh mint might lead this to spoil faster than if I just made a pitcher of the tea and kept it in my fridge?

  4. Gloria Reynolds says:

    Love your channel all your show us looking forward for more and trying your recipes and ideals.