The Daring Gourmet

Grappling Each Dish By The Horns

Sign up for our newsletter!
No SPAM. Ever.Check out our privacy policy
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Home & Garden
  • Travel
  • Work With Me
  • Contact
  • Shop

Home » Food » By Type of Dish » Drinks » Apple Peppermint Iced Tea

Apple Peppermint Iced Tea

August 9, 2020 by Kimberly Killebrew · 6 Comments

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See my disclosure policy.

397 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Email
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Easy to make and deliciously refreshing, this Apple Peppermint Iced Tea is the summer perfect beverage!

apple peppermint iced tea recipe healthy honey

Apple Peppermint Iced Tea

This Apple Peppermint Iced Tea recipe is one that my kids request on a regular basis.  That and my virgin Mojitos.  My kids can’t get enough of either and so it’s a good thing we have two very large peppermint patches in our garden.

Another thing we make thorough use of is our homegrown apples.  Every year we harvest them and I get to work preparing them every which way including making apple butter, fruit leather, dried apple rings, apple cakes and apple sauce.  And of course freshly squeezed apple cider. (Read more about our apple cider press HERE.)

Pressing fresh cider is an annual family tradition and our kids have a blast.  I can the cider so we can enjoy it all year until the next apple season.  We especially enjoy it during the summer because I’ll make popsicles with it and this Apple Peppermint Iced Tea.

The combination of apple, peppermint and ice is a match that’s simply meant to be.

Whether you grow your own peppermint or buy it in the store, get a good packed cup’s worth of it (less if you’re using dried peppermint).  If you prefer a stronger peppermint flavor, use more.  If you rather have the peppermint flavor be far more subtle, use a little less.  And if you prefer it a bit sweeter, stir in some honey.

Simply put the peppermint leaves in the boiling water, turn it off, cover, and let sit for 15 minutes or so.  Drain and let the tea cool.  Add the apple juice and chill, and then serve with ice.

If you’re in a hurry, use less water initially when making the peppermint tea to make it more concentrated, then add ice cubes to cool it off, add the apple juice and serve right away.

A simple and delightfully refreshing drink, this delicious Iced Apple Mint Tea will help keep you cooled off throughout the summer!

apple peppermint iced tea recipe healthy honey

apple peppermint iced tea recipe healthy honey

For more deliciously refreshing drinks be sure to try our:

  • Lavender Lemonade
  • Lemon Blackberry Spritzer

Pin Me!

apple peppermint iced tea recipe healthy honey

apple peppermint iced tea recipe no sugar honey

Apple Peppermint Iced Tea

Kimberly Killebrew
Easy to make and deliciously refreshing, this Apple Peppermint Iced Tea is the perfect summer!
Print Recipe
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
steeping time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Beverage
Cuisine All, American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 62 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves washed (use more or less depending on desired amount of peppermint flavor)
  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 3 cups 100% apple juice
  • honey as needed
  • Ice

Instructions
 

  • Add the mint leaves to the boiling water, cover, and let sit for 15 minutes. Drain and discard the mint leaves. Let the peppermint tea cool completely. Add the apple juice and chill. If you prefer it sweeter, add a little honey. Serve with ice.
  • *If you're in a hurry, use less water initially when making the peppermint tea to make it more concentrated, then add ice cubes to cool it off, add the apple juice and serve right away.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.5mg
Keyword Apple Peppermint Iced Tea
Tried this recipe? Mention @daringgourmet or hashtag #daringgourmet

Originally published on The Daring Gourmet June 2016

 

397 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Email

6 Comments →

« How to Freeze Kale and Other Leafy Greens
How to Freeze Zucchini »

6 Responses

  1. virginia says

    August 9, 2020 at 12:33 pm

    hi, could i use fresh apples as i have loads of apples in garden,

    Reply
  2. The Book of Food says

    July 9, 2019 at 5:53 am

    Absolutely delicious and refreshing. I’m thinking of trying with other juices as well. Thank you.

    Reply
  3. Cori Landon says

    June 25, 2019 at 10:45 am

    Fabulous! I’ve made two batches already, my family loves it and keeps asking for more!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      June 25, 2019 at 11:14 am

      Fantastic, Cori, thanks for the feedback!

      Reply
  4. Gea Vox says

    July 23, 2017 at 4:52 am

    In Britain we say “Great Minds Think Alike!”

    I came up with exactly the same recipe, only I used good quality, organic dried peppermint tea, with “cloudy” apple juice, correcting with honey for sweetness.

    Next I want to try it using sweet cider (fermented apple juice) and peppermint.

    Nice one!

    Enjoy!

    Reply
  5. adina says

    July 1, 2015 at 11:52 pm

    Your herb garden looks great! I have a similar patch where I grow more or less the same herbs as you do. On basil I gave up years ago, it just won’t grow here, it is too cold and wet and the few hot days in summer are not enough. So I have basil only on my windowsill, it likes it there. :) I pinned your peppermint tea, I have lots of mint growing, mint grows like weeds in my garden, I have to regularly remove the roots that start growing like 1 meter away from their original place.

    Reply

Add your Response Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Sign up for our newsletter!

Receive the latest from The Daring Gourmet!

No SPAM. Ever.Check out our privacy policy
  • About
  • Request
  • Contact
  • Privacy

Copyright © 2022 · The Daring Gourmet · All Rights Reserved

  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Home & Garden
  • Travel
  • Work With Me
  • Contact
  • Shop