Moroccan-Style Mint Iced Tea
Why this recipe works
- Clean, cooling flavour: Fresh mint is steeped after the tea, giving the drink a bright herbal aroma without overwhelming the brew.
- Balanced sweetness: Sugar softens the natural bitterness of strong black tea while keeping the finished drink light and crisp.
- Easy to prepare ahead: The strained tea can be chilled in advance, then poured over fresh ice just before serving.
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Timing notes
- Chill before serving: Let the strained tea cool fully, then refrigerate until cold so the ice does not melt too quickly.
- Serve over fresh ice: Pour the tea over ice only when ready to drink, as storing it with ice will dilute the flavour.
Ingredient notes
- Use fresh mint: Fresh mint gives the tea its clean, aromatic finish; avoid tired or bruised leaves with a dull scent.
- Adjust the sweetness: Taste the chilled tea before serving and add a little more sweetener if you prefer a softer, rounder finish.
- Honey changes the profile: Acacia honey can replace caster sugar, but it will add a more floral sweetness and the drink will no longer be vegan.
Common mistakes
- Over-steeping the tea: Leaving the black tea to steep for too long can make the drink harsh and overly tannic.
- Pressing the mint too hard: Bruise the mint gently and press it lightly when straining; forcing it can draw out bitterness.
Make-ahead tips
- Make the tea in advance: Brew, strain and chill the tea ahead of time, keeping it covered in the fridge until needed.
- Keep ice separate: Store the tea without ice, then add fresh ice cubes to each glass just before serving.
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Instructions
- Bring the water to the boil in a saucepan. Stir in the caster sugar until dissolved.
- Take the pan off the heat and add the dried black tea. Steep for 5 minutes for a strong brew.
- Add the fresh mint, gently pressing it with a spoon to bruise and release its aroma. Steep for 5 minutes more.
- Strain the tea into a jug, pressing lightly on the mint to extract flavour without forcing bitterness. Leave to cool to room temperature, then chill until cold.
- Fill two glasses with ice cubes and pour over the chilled mint tea. Serve straight away, adding a little extra mint to each glass if you like.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For a cleaner, less bitter finish, do not steep the dried black tea for longer than 5 minutes before adding the fresh mint.
- If you want it extra cold without diluting too quickly, chill the strained tea thoroughly before pouring over the ice cubes.
Substitutions
- Replace caster sugar with acacia honey for a softer sweetness.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 3 days
- Store the strained tea (without ice cubes) in a covered jug in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before serving, then pour over fresh ice cubes.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 2 glasses
- Total time: 45min (10min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Moroccan
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