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Armenian Iced Tea Recipe

Discover the secrets of Armenian iced tea – no tea leaves needed! This incredibly refreshing beverage uses aromatic herbs, warming spices, and a touch of sweetness (optional) to create a unique and flavorful iced tea experience. Perfect for hot summer days, this recipe is surprisingly simple and ready in under 30 minutes. A taste of Armenian culinary tradition awaits!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 3.4 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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How to Make Armenian Iced Tea

  1. Place 8 cups of water in a large pot.
  2. Tie 2 cinnamon sticks and 10 whole cloves in a piece of cheesecloth to form a sachet.
  3. Add the spice sachet to the water.
  4. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat.
  7. Remove the cheesecloth sachet and discard.
  8. If using, add 4 black tea bags (or equivalent amount of loose leaf tea) to the pot and steep for 5 minutes.
  9. Remove tea bags or strain loose leaf tea.
  10. Add sweetener to taste (e.g., 1/2 cup sugar or to preference).
  11. Stir until the sweetener is completely dissolved.
  12. Let the tea cool completely to room temperature.
  13. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until well chilled.
  14. To serve, pour the tea over ice in tall glasses.
  15. **Mint Iced Tea Variation:**
  16. Follow steps 1-7, omitting cinnamon and cloves.
  17. Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves (lightly crushed) or 2 tablespoons of dried mint to the boiling water.
  18. Steep for 5 minutes.
  19. Remove and discard mint leaves (strain if using dried mint).
  20. Sweeten to taste and refrigerate as above.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g

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