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light raspberry mint iced tea

Light Raspberry Mint Iced White Tea

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
chill time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Drinks
Calories: 40

Ingredients
  

RASPBERRY MINT TEA
  • 1.65 L water
  • 7 item white tea bags
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 45 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp honey to taste
  • 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves lightly crushed (clapped, not muddled)

Method
 

  1. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat, add the white tea bags, and steep for 8–10 minutes. Squeeze the tea bags well, discard them, and let the tea cool completely.
  2.  Add the fresh raspberries to a blender with 1 cup water, lemon juice, and honey. Blend until completely smooth.
  3.  In a large pitcher, stir together the cooled white tea and the raspberry puree until evenly combined.
  4.  Add the clapped (not muddled) mint leaves to the pitcher. Refrigerate and let infuse for 10–15 minutes, then remove and discard the mint to prevent bitterness.
  5. Continue chilling the tea until fully cold, about 1–2 hours.
  6. Fill glasses with ice. Pour over the chilled raspberry mint iced tea and garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves.

Notes

  • Always clap mint between your hands, don’t muddle — muddling releases chlorophyll and bitterness.
  • If you prefer a smoother drink, strain the raspberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve before mixing.
  • This tea keeps well refrigerated for up to 24–36 hours; flavor is best the same day.