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two cups of tea with metal straws and mint leaves

Amish Meadow Tea Recipe

Meadow tea is a simple and refreshing drink that is made with fresh mint leaves. This Amish mint tea is a well-loved summertime drink among Lancaster County residents. Nothing beats its refreshing and cooling qualities!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
steeping 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine American, Amish
Servings 12 servings
Calories 131 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • a couple handfuls of mint (stems and leaves) or approx. 1 quart of mint leaves
  • 3 qt. cold water
  • 3/4 - 1 c. sugar
  • Ice

Instructions
 

  • Snip a couple of large handfuls of mint from the garden and wash well.
    a couple handfuls of mint (stems and leaves) or approx. 1 quart of mint leaves
  • In a large pot, bring 3 - 3 1/2 quarts of water to a boil.
    3 qt. cold water
  • Add washed mint to the pot of boiling water. Push it into the water to submerge, and cover with the lid. Remove from the heat and allow it to steep for 5 - 10 minutes (depending on how strong you like it).
  • With a slotted spoon, remove the majority of the leaves (you can lightly press them with a spoon to squeeze out more of the minty goodness). Add the sugar and stir to dissolve.
    3/4 - 1 c. sugar
  • Fill a gallon pitcher about 1/3 full of ice and strain the tea into the pitcher. Fill with ice or water as needed.
    Ice
  • Chill and enjoy! Keep refrigerated.

Notes

Stems can be added with the leaves when using young and tender mint. However, if your mint has thick woody stems, I recommend removing the leaves and discarding the stems.
Applemint is my preferred choice of mint. But you can use any combination of mint that you prefer.
Tastes vary, and this recipe is versatile. You may like the mint flavor stronger, or milder. For a milder flavor, steep the tea for a shorter time, or steep longer for a greater depth of mint flavor.
You can also use fewer leaves and increase the steeping time.
See the post above for more recommendations.
*Nutrition is approximate.

Nutrition

Serving: 10oz.Calories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 36mgPotassium: 449mgFiber: 6gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 3350IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 199mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Amish Meadow Tea Recipe, How to make fresh mint tea, Iced Mint Tea
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