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My Big Fat Greek Iced Tea Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Greece with this refreshing pomegranate iced tea! Bursting with the sweetness of honey, the zest of lemon, and the aromatic spice of cinnamon and mint, this recipe is perfect for a hot summer day or any occasion. A touch of ouzo can even transform it into a delightful cocktail.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 33 mins
Calories 99.6 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for My Big Fat Greek Iced Tea

  • 21 assorted herbal tea bags (12 pomegranate pizzazz, 6 spearmint, 3 licorice spice)
  • 8 stalks fresh spearmint (plus sprigs for garnish)
  • 2 lemons
  • 8 cinnamon sticks (approximately 4 inches long each, plus additional for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) premium honey
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) grenadine
  • 2 quarts (1.9 liters) filtered water
  • 12 pomegranate pizzazz tea bags
  • 6 spearmint tea bags
  • 3 licorice spice tea bags
  • 1-2 ounces (30-60ml) ouzo liqueur (optional)

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How to Make My Big Fat Greek Iced Tea

  1. Pour 2 quarts (1.9 liters) of filtered water into a large stainless steel pot.
  2. Remove the leaves from 8 stalks of fresh spearmint.
  3. Add spearmint leaves to the pot.
  4. Add 8 cinnamon sticks (approximately 4 inches long each).
  5. Set heat to high.
  6. Add 12 pomegranate pizzazz tea bags, 6 spearmint tea bags, and 3 licorice spice tea bags.
  7. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  8. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  9. Remove the tea from the heat.
  10. Wash 2 lemons thoroughly and cut them in half.
  11. Squeeze the juice from the lemons, reserving 4 lemon halves for garnish.
  12. Set aside the lemon juice or chill.
  13. Add the 4 reserved lemon halves and 1/2 cup (100g) of premium honey to the hot tea brew.
  14. Allow the mixture to steep and cool completely (approximately 30 minutes).
  15. Strain the tea when cooled through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher.
  16. Add the fresh lemon juice (from step 11) and 1/4 cup (60ml) of grenadine to the tea.
  17. Stir well.
  18. Pour the tea into tall glasses filled with ice.
  19. Place 1 lemon slice on the rim of each glass.
  20. Add 1 cinnamon stick and 1 sprig of fresh mint to each glass for garnish.
  21. **Optional Cocktail:** Add 1-2 ounces (30-60ml) of ouzo liqueur to an ice-filled shaker or glass. Fill with tea, shake or stir well, and garnish as desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

91g

Fat

0g

Carbs

8g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation Occasion Beverages Summer Cocktails Punch Seasonal