Description
This refreshing iced tea combines tropical pineapple juice with fresh mint and antioxidant-rich green tea. Make it caffeinated or caffeine-free depending on your preference for the ultimate summer beverage.
Ingredients
8 green tea bags
8 cups water for tea
1 cup water for simple syrup
3/4 cup sugar or honey
10 to 12 fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
Ice for serving
Instructions
1. Bring 8 cups water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Steep for 5 to 6 minutes.
2. Combine 1 cup water, honey or sugar, and mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let bubble gently for 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags from hot water. Pour entire batch of mint simple syrup directly into the tea, including the mint leaves.
4. Stir in pineapple juice and mix everything together until well combined.
5. Transfer tea to a large pitcher and refrigerate until completely cold, about 2 to 3 hours.
6. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh pineapple wedges and mint sprigs.
Notes
Use filtered water for best flavor, but tap water works fine if that’s what you have.
Fresh mint leaves bring bright flavor that dried mint simply can’t match.
Pineapple juice can be fresh-squeezed or from a can. Avoid juice cocktails with added sugar.
Double the mint in your simple syrup if you love strong mint flavor.
Add a shot of coconut rum for an adult version perfect for summer parties.
Make freeze pops by pouring into plastic sleeves and freezing overnight.
Store in refrigerator for up to 5 days. Give it a good stir before serving as ingredients may settle.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz
- Calories: 68
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 8mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg