Description
Refreshing and light, this Iced Honeydew Mint Tea is the perfect summer beverage. The combination of green tea, sweet honeydew melon, and fresh mint creates a delightful drink that will keep you cool on hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Green Tea:
- 1 litre water
- 4 green tea bags
For the Honeydew Mint Puree:
- 2 cups diced ripe honeydew melon
- 120 ml fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 4–6 tablespoons granulated sugar, to taste
For Serving:
- Ice cubes, for serving
Instructions
- Brew Green Tea: Bring water to a gentle boil and pour over green tea bags in a heatproof jug. Steep for 3–5 minutes according to preferred strength. Remove tea bags and allow tea to cool to room temperature.
- Prepare Honeydew Mint Puree: Combine diced honeydew melon and fresh mint leaves in a blender. Blend until smooth, forming a vibrant honeydew-mint puree.
- Sweeten Tea: While the tea is still warm, dissolve granulated sugar, adjusting quantity to taste. Stir thoroughly until fully incorporated.
- Combine and Mix: Once the tea reaches room temperature, pour it into a large pitcher with the honeydew-mint puree. Mix well to evenly blend flavors.
- Serve Over Ice: Fill glasses with ice cubes, then pour the honeydew mint tea over the ice. Garnish each serving with additional mint leaves for a fresh finish.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the tea by adding more or less sugar according to your preference.
- For a stronger mint flavor, you can muddle the fresh mint leaves before adding them to the honeydew melon in the blender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Iced Honeydew Mint Tea, Honeydew Tea, Mint Tea, Summer Beverage
