Best Plantation Mint Ice Tea Recipes

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PLANTATION ICED TEA



Plantation Iced Tea image

When I was a kid in Ohio, my mother kept mint growing under a dripping hose bib. On those icky, sticky, hot and humid summer days, I fondly remember cold glasses of this refreshing iced tea with its hint of mint, orange and lemon juices.

Provided by Donna Matthews

Categories     Beverages

Time 30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tea bags
4 sprigs of fresh mint
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
water
ice

Steps:

  • Put 1 quart water in a pot and bring to a boil.
  • Turn off heat and steep tea bags and mint in hot water for 15 minutes or more.
  • Remove tea bags and mint and discard.
  • Add sugar, stirring to dissolve.
  • Add orange and lemon juices.
  • Add enough water/ ice to make 4 quarts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 0.3, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 7.7, Protein 0.1

PLANTATION ICED TEA



Plantation Iced Tea image

This recipe was in a church newsletter, I'm posting here to save it. I have not tried this yet, but it sounds refreshing! Thanks to Elaine. I'm guessing on # of servings, we drink big glasses of iced tea...

Provided by bottlewasher

Categories     Beverages

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 family-size tea bags, like luzianne
4 cups boiling water
12 mint leaves (optional)
1/2 cup sugar (or 3/4 cup Splenda)
1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, prepared according to directions on the can
1 (12 ounce) can pineapple juice

Steps:

  • Pour 4 cups boiling water over tea bags, mint, and sugar in a pitcher.
  • Steep for 30 minutes.
  • Remove tea bags and mint.
  • Add prepared lemonade to tea.
  • Add pineapple juice and stir.
  • Refrigerate and serve over ice.

HAWAIIAN PLANTATION ICED TEA



Hawaiian Plantation Iced Tea image

Iced black tea with accented with pineapple juice shows off its Hawaiian roots and makes a refreshing party drink.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart boiling water (make sure it is only barely boiling)
4 orange pekoe tea bags
1 quart ice cold water
1 (16 ounce) can pineapple juice
1/2 cup simple syrup (optional)
1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into spears

Steps:

  • Pour the barely boiling hot water into a large pitcher, and add the tea bags. Steep the tea 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove the tea bags, and pour in the ice water.
  • Pour in the pineapple juice.
  • Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Pour the tea over ice, garnish with pineapple spears, and serve.

PLANTATION MINT ICE TEA.



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I've used a Mr Coffee Iced Tea Maker. The major benefit is that when your ice tea pitcher is empty, you can have a deliciously fresh batch in 10 minutes. I know some of you have access to fresh mint but this is stronger & tastier. The Ice Tea maker can be found at Walmart for approx $15. They last years. It's simple to use & the...

Provided by Bobbi Gulla

Categories     Drinks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 bigelow plantation mint tea bags
2 round fluted coffee filter
1/2 c granulated sugar
? water
1/2 7 lb bag of ice

Steps:

  • 1. Use "Mr Coffee Iced tea Maker". Other cheaper brand ofice tea maker don't work. You get what you pay for. Its worth it! Read instructions thoroughly to use machine properly. I got my maker at Walmart for $15. It's been working well for 5 years!
  • 2. Take pitcher and use markings to indicate how much water is needed. Make the 3 qt...the 2 qt goes to fast & the tea stays good for a week [mine never makes it that long]. Pour water into space at top of iced tea maker.
  • 3. Take bag of ice and throw on the ground HARD until it breaks up the ice that may have melted & formed lumps rather than cubes. Fill pitcher to designated 3 QT marker.
  • 4. Put 2 round, fluted coffee filters in the brewing cup. 2 filters help to keep the iced tea & sugar longer in the brewing cup for stonger tea.
  • 5. Take 8 tea bags in place in brewing cup making sure they cover as much bottom area as possible.
  • 6. Fill the rest of the brewing cup with sugar. I may take a few tries to find your family's sweetness prefernce. The sugar also brings out the natural sweetness in the mint flavor of the tea bags.
  • 7. Put filled brewing cup in proper place of ice tea maker. Place water dispenser directly over brewing cup.
  • 8. Set Brew strenth all the way to the right for strong tea.
  • 9. Push "start" button. It will light up to indicate you pressed it hard enough.
  • 10. When "start" button goes off, your tea is ready. You will notice the final sound of gurgling steaming water & ice crackling. You'll also enjoy the fragrance of the mint or lemon while its brewing.
  • 11. Immedately enjoy your icy cold beverage. If you need larger quantites, get regular picthers to store pre-made batches in, so you can use the maker's pitcher to make more.
  • 12. Note: Iced tea used to make my stomach feel acidy. Especially Sun Tea, for those of us old enoughto remember this phenomenon. I don't know why, but this iced tea never gives me acid stomach.
  • 13. Feedback appreciated!

PLANTATION ICED TEA



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From "Paula Deen & Friends Cookbook" that I received in the August 09 Cookbook Swap. Delicious and refreshing!

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Beverages

Time 45m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 tea bags
12 mint leaves
1/2 cup sugar
1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
1 (12 ounce) can pineapple juice

Steps:

  • Pour 4 cups boiling water over the tea bags, mint, and sugar in a pitcher. Steep for 30 minutes. Remove the tea bags, squeezing out excess liquid. Remove the mint.
  • Prepare the lemonade according to the instructions and add to the tea.
  • Add the pineapple juice and stir. Serve over ice.

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