Sun-Steeped Mint Iced Tea
Sun-Steeped Mint Iced Tea delivers a cool, herbaceous flavor with gentle citrus brightness and a whisper of floral sweetness from honey. The slow sun infusion keeps the tea ultra-smooth and aromatic, perfect for hot afternoons, picnics, or a porch-side refresher. Serve well chilled with extra mint for an invigorating finish.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sun-Steeped Mint Iced Tea, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 84
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour water into a large lidded glass container. Stir in honey until it dissolves. Zest the lemon, taking care to avoid any white pith. Juice the lemon, then add both the zest and juice to the glass container.
- 2
Working with one bunch at a time, hold the mint in one hand and use your other hand to twist and squeeze the leaves, lightly bruising them to release their scent and oils. Submerge the squeezed bunches in the water mixture. Cover the container and set it in direct sunlight for 2 hours.
- 3
Remove and discard the mint leaves. Shake the tea, then pour it over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with mint sprigs.
- Calories 78.4 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 21.26 g 8%
- Total Fat 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 17.91 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 5.88 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 19.1 g --
- Added Sugars 10.49 g High 21%
- Calcium 22.37 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.31 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 47.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 21.21 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 9.1 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Sun Steeped Mint Iced Tea is a Southern Recipes beverage recipe made with 4 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 10 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Mint, Lemon, Water, and Wildflower Honey. Each serving provides about 78.4 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sun-Steeped Mint Iced Tea?
- It is a Southern Recipes recipe made with 4 ingredients, usually served for beverage.
- What is Sun-Steeped Mint Iced Tea made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Mint, Lemon, Water, Wildflower Honey. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sun-Steeped Mint Iced Tea?
- About 2 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 78.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sun-Steeped Mint Iced Tea easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Sun-Steeped Mint Iced Tea healthy?
- Sun-Steeped Mint Iced Tea has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 78.4 calories and 0.31 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 10.49 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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