Orange Mint Tea

By
Barbara Rolek
Barbara Rolek
Barbara Rolek is a former chef who became a cooking school instructor and award-winning food writer.
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Updated on 09/6/19
A Glass of Orange Mint Tea
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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
120 Calories
3g Fat
16g Carbs
7g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 2%
Protein 7g
Calcium 24mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This easy orange mint tea recipe contains no tea. Its name comes from the fact that the mint is steeped, as tea leaves would be, to make this refreshing beverage. It can be made with honey instead of sugar, if desired, and is best served cold. Take advantage of fresh spring mint for this satisfying thirst quencher.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 6 sprigs mint (fresh, each about 6 inches, well-rinsed)
  • 1/3 cup sugar (or to taste, or 1/4 cup honey)
  • 2 cups orange juice (fresh)
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice (fresh)
  • Cold water (to fill the pitcher to the top)
  • Ice cubes (to fill the pitcher to the top)
  • Garnish: fresh mint sprigs, thin slices orange or lemon

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil, add the mint, and cover.

  3. Remove from heat and steep 15 minutes or longer.

  4. Remove mint, add 1/3 cup sugar (or honey) and stir until dissolved.

  5. Combine orange and lemon juices in a 2-quart serving pitcher. Add mint concentrate and enough water and ice to fill the pitcher to the top.

  6. Chill thoroughly and serve garnished with spring sprigs and thin slices of oranges or lemons.

Tip

  • This concentrate may be cooled and frozen for later use, if desired.