By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
163 cal · 25 min
Iced Mint and Citrus Tea
Recipe GLPRffc270735afcac
A refreshing Caribbean-inspired iced tea that combines the bright flavors of fresh mint with zesty citrus. Spearmint leaves are brewed with honey and maple syrup, then chilled and brightened with fresh lemon and lime juice. This naturally sweet beverage is perfect for warm afternoons and serves four.
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Ingredients
1 large bunch fresh spearmint
4 cups water
1/3 cup mild honey
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 large lemon, freshly squeezed
1 large lime, freshly squeezed
Ice cubes for serving
Directions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the large bunch of fresh spearmint leaves, pressing them gently into the water to submerge.
Let the mint steep for 8-10 minutes until the water becomes fragrant and takes on a pale green color. Do not over-steep, as this can make the tea bitter.
Strain the mint leaves from the tea, discarding the solids. Pour the mint-infused water into a pitcher.
While the tea is still warm, stir in the 1/3 cup of mild honey and 1/3 cup of maple syrup until fully dissolved and combined.
Squeeze the juice from the large lemon and large lime directly into the pitcher, stirring well to incorporate. Taste and add additional honey or maple syrup if desired.
Refrigerate the tea for at least 1 hour until completely chilled, or place in the freezer for 20-30 minutes for faster cooling.
Pour the chilled tea into glasses filled with ice cubes and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs if desired.
Comments
Every ingredient is a pantry or produce staple at any Charlotte grocery chain, with fresh mint and citrus reliably stocked year-round, keeping cost per serving under $0.75. The 25-minute time is honest for steeping tea and chilling, though "iced" implies you may want to prep ahead if serving immediately, which doesn't affect the rating. This is a zero-fuss, hands-off recipe that reheats as iced tea (just add ice again) and scales easily for a family gathering or weeknight pitcher, with no special equipment or technique required. The only minor friction is that peak flavor comes from fresh mint and real citrus, which edges the cost up slightly if you're buying out of season, though both are forgiving enough that grocery-store quality works fine.
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