Oak Alley's Sweet Mint Iced Tea Recipe

Experience the refreshing taste of the South with this delightful iced tea recipe, inspired by the historic Oak Alley Plantation cookbook. This sweet and minty beverage is perfect for a hot summer day or any occasion. Easy to make and incredibly flavorful, it's sure to become your new go-to iced tea recipe!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Calories 64.9 kcal

Protein 0g

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Ingredients for Oak Alley's Sweet Mint Iced Tea

8 cups water
Of Fresh Mint
Family Size Tea Bags
1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
Fresh Lemon Juice
Ice
Mint Sprig

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How to Make Oak Alley's Sweet Mint Iced Tea

Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan.
Add 1 cup of fresh mint sprigs to the boiling water and boil for 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and strain the mint water, reserving 1 cup of the mint water and pouring the remaining 7 cups into a large pitcher.
Add 6 black tea bags (or to taste) to the pitcher and steep for 5-10 minutes.
Remove the tea bags.
In a small bowl, combine the reserved 1 cup of mint water with 1/2 cup of granulated sugar (or to taste). Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add the sugar-mint mixture and 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice to the pitcher of tea.
Allow the tea to cool completely before serving over ice. Garnish each glass with fresh mint sprigs.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

66g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Oak Alley's Sweet Mint Iced Tea?

Oak Alley's Sweet Mint Iced Tea takes about 10 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Oak Alley's Sweet Mint Iced Tea?

Oak Alley's Sweet Mint Iced Tea has approximately 64.9 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Oak Alley's Sweet Mint Iced Tea?

The key ingredients for Oak Alley's Sweet Mint Iced Tea are Water, Of Fresh Mint, Family Size Tea Bags, Sugar, Fresh Lemon Juice, Ice. See the full list with measurements above.