Apple Iced Tea Recipe
Apple Iced Tea is a refreshing beverage made by flavoring regular iced tea with apple juice or apple soda. Make it using 5 ingredients in under 20 minutes (vegan, gluten-free).
Here are some additional iced tea recipes to help you beat the summer heat: Thai Iced Tea, Mango Iced Tea, Passion Fruit Iced Tea, Blueberry Boba Tea, and Green Tea Boba.
The weather is changing, and summer will knock on our doorstep before we blink. This is the time when I start working on my refreshing beverage recipes, which I can make throughout the summer to keep myself and my family hydrated.
Iced teas are a great playground for experimentation. You can add a variety of flavors to the classic iced tea and create a new, refreshing drink. I tried my hand at apple-flavored iced tea this time, and the result was pretty awesome. Sharing it with you all!
About Apple Iced Tea
Apple Iced Tea is a twist on your usual iced tea. Black tea is flavored with apple juice or apple-flavored soda, mint leaves, and lime juice. This sweet tea makes for a great non-alcoholic summer beverage.
Making sweet apple tea at home is easy; you can control the sweetness to suit your preferences.
This apple iced tea recipe can be easily doubled or tripled. Make it in a large pitcher for your next summer party.
To save time, you can brew the black tea in advance and assemble the iced tea just before serving. Once assembled, serve it immediately.
You can even freeze the brewed tea for later use.
Ingredients
Tea leaves – I have used loose black tea leaves (chai patti), but you can also use green tea or hibiscus tea. Loose tea can be easily replaced with tea bags.
Sugar – I use organic brown sugar in my kitchen and hence have used that to make this apple iced tea recipe. You can use any granulated sugar for sweetening.
Sugar-free substitutes, such as stevia or monk fruit, also work well in this recipe.
You can also replace sugar with honey or maple syrup.
Apple Juice adds a refreshing, fruity taste to this drink. For a fizzy drink, use apple-flavored soda instead of apple juice.
Lime juice – Adjust the amount to your liking. You can also use fresh lemon juice as a substitute for lime juice.
Mint – Make it super refreshing by adding some fresh mint leaves.
Add a cinnamon stick to the tea to make apple cinnamon tea.
How To Make Apple-Flavored Iced Tea Recipe – Step By Step
Step 1: Add the following ingredients to a medium saucepan and heat them over medium-high heat.
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon black tea leaves
- 8-10 mint leaves
- 2 teaspoon sugar
Step 2: Reduce the heat to low once the water comes to a boil, and let the tea simmer for a minute.
Step 3: Remove the pan from the heat and strain the tea using a tea strainer in a measuring cup or a pitcher. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
Step 4: Fill 2 tall glasses with ice to the top. Add 4-5 mint leaves to each glass.
Step 5: Pour ½ cup of apple juice (or apple soda) and ½ cup of brewed tea over the ice into each glass.
Step 6: Add 1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lime juice to each glass and give it a quick stir. Garnish the sweet apple tea with apple slices and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
Tip – Add a splash of vodka, tequila, or white rum for an adult treat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can brew and refrigerate the tea for up to a day. When ready to serve, assemble the drink. For a summer treat, you can freeze the ready drink in popsicle molds.
Use green apple juice instead of red apple juice, and reduce the amount of lime juice, as green apples are slightly tart.
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Apple Iced Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon loose black tea leaves (chai patti) (or 1 tea bag)
- 10-12 mint leaves (plus for garnishing)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 cup apple juice (or apple-flavored soda)
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- ice cubes (as required)
Instructions
- Add water, tea leaves, mint leaves, and sugar to a medium-sized saucepan and heat it over medium-high heat.
- Once the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and let the tea simmer for a minute.
- Remove the pan from the heat and strain the tea using a tea strainer in a measuring cup or a pitcher. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Fill 2 tall glasses with ice till the top. Add 4-5 mint leaves to each glass.
- Pour ½ cup apple juice (or apple soda) and ½ cup brewed tea over the ice in each glass.
- Add 1 teaspoon of lime juice into each glass and give a quick stir. Garnish the sweet apple tea with apple slices and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
Such a refreshing drink!