Best Spiced Mint Tea Recipes

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SPICY MINT TEA



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In the old days, a steaming cup of mint tea was said to dispel headaches, heartburn and indigestion. I don't know about that, but I do know that this tea refreshes me every time.-Ione Banks, Jefferson, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups water
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
4 whole allspice
2 cups fresh mint leaves
Honey, optional

Steps:

  • Bring the water, cinnamon, cloves and allspice to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Stir in mint leaves. Remove from heat and steep for 5 minutes. Strain into cups. Sweeten with honey if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Fat trace fat (trace saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 9 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3 g carbohydrate, Fiber 2 g fiber, Protein 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchange

SPICED TEA MIX



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For years, our family has relied on this homespun mix to make hot spiced tea and a heartwarming punch. My parents always served steaming mugs of this punch at Thanksgiving. It was everyone's favorite. -Deb McKinney, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 120 servings (about 7-1/2 cups mix).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 jar (21.1 ounces) orange breakfast drink mix
1 jar (6 ounces) sugar-free instant lemon iced tea mix
2/3 cup sweetened lemonade drink mix
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR HOT SPICED TEA:
1 cup boiling water
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR HOT SPICED PUNCH:
2 quarts apple juice or cider
1-1/2 cups cranberry juice
3 cinnamon sticks (3-1/2 inches)

Steps:

  • In an airtight container, combine the first five ingredients. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: about 7-1/2 cups total. , To prepare tea: Dissolve about 1 tablespoon tea mix in boiling water; stir well. Yield: 1 serving., To prepare punch: In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the juices, 1/4-1/3 cup tea mix and cinnamon sticks. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Yield: about 12 servings (6 ounces each).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SPIKED LEMONY ICED TEA



Spiked Lemony Iced Tea image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     beverage

Time 8h20m

Yield 2 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large lemons
4 tablespoons sugar
2 cups hot water
1 cup warm brewed black tea
3 ounces whiskey, such as Johnnie Walker Black Label

Steps:

  • Cut a few thin rounds of lemon and reserve for garnish. Zest 2 tablespoons of zest from the remaining lemons, then juice the lemons (you'll need 4 tablespoons of juice; reserve any additional juice for another use).
  • Make the ice cubes: Stir the lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and the hot water in a heatproof liquid measuring cup. Pour the liquid into a standard ice cube tray and freeze.
  • Make the cocktail: In a mixer, shake together the tea, whiskey, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Shake and set aside for the sugar to melt.
  • Serve: Arrange a few ice cubes in 2 glasses. Add a couple of ice cubes to the mixer and shake. Pour half of the cocktail mix into each. If you like, run the edge of the glasses with the lemon slices. Garnish the glass with the slices.

MINT ICED TEA



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     beverage

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 green tea bags
1 quart boiling water
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 large lemon, sliced into 1/4-inch slices
1 bunch fresh mint, washed
2 cups cold water

Steps:

  • Brew tea in boiling water, letting steep for 10 minutes. Pour brewed tea into a serving pitcher. Add sugar and lemon, and swirl in the mint, holding it by the stems and using it to stir and dissolve the sugar. When sugar is dissolved, drop mint into pitcher and add 2 cups cold water. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Strain mint out before serving and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calorie, Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 11 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 13 grams

ICED SWEET MINT TEA



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If you enjoy having a soothing, refreshing glass of iced tea in the summertime, I hope you will try my version of sweet mint tea. I grew up drinking mint tea and still enjoy it so very much today. If you don't care for sugar in your tea, just leave it out, it will still be just as satisfying.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Beverages

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 bags single serving tea (caffinated or decafe)
2 quarts boiling water
10 sprigs mint
1 cup sugar (or to taste)
2 lemons, sliced

Steps:

  • In large tea pot (or two small tea pots) pour boiling water over tea bags and mint and allow to steep for 20 minutes.
  • Place sugar in 2-quart pitcher (that will tolerate some heat).
  • Pour freshly brewed tea (minus mint and tea bags) into sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Place in refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • To serve, pour into tall glasses over ice.
  • Serve with lemon slices.
  • Serves 8.

SPICED ICED TEA



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This was my mom's iced tea recipe, which had a special spot in our refrigerator on hot summer days. I remember it being served as a special treat for the men who were on hand during the hay harvest. -Ellen Carlton Mont Vernon, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups boiling water
4 tea bags
1 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
4 whole cloves
Sugar substitute equivalent to 4 teaspoons sugar
Ice cubes, fresh mint and lemon slices

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water into a heat-proof pitcher. Add the tea bags, cinnamon, cloves and sugar substitute; steep tea for 15 minutes., Discard the tea bags, cinnamon and cloves. Pour tea over ice in glasses; garnish with mint and lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOT AND SPICY HIMALAYAN TEA (CHAI TEA)



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Milk, black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves are simmered together in this recipe for hot and spicy chai tea.

Provided by food4fit

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 cups water
6 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 ¼ inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
1 cinnamon stick
6 green cardamom pods
12 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
½ teaspoon black peppercorns
2 tablespoons Darjeeling tea leaves
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Combine water, brown sugar, ginger root, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaves, fennel seeds, and peppercorns together in a pot; cover and boil for 20 minutes. Remove pot from heat, add tea leaves, and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Stir milk into tea mixture and bring to a boil; strain tea into tea cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 35.8 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

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