The lemon balm and spearmint in my garden is spreading exponentially. My lemon balm especially has gone feral. This recipe is so refreshing during the hot weather of an Oklahoma summer. But I do like it in the spring when the mint plants are tender. Many times I will make a iced tea pitcher or just the mint and a couple of tea bags but this recipe is a nice change up using the mint as a punch drink. I enjoy it while sitting on my front porch or by my fire pit.
- 5 6” sprigs Spearmint
- 7 6” sprigs Lemon Balm
- 3 family size bags of Black Tea (or 6 bags cup size)
- 3 cups boiling Water
Allow the tea bags and mint to steep in a large container for about 10 minutes. Remove tea bags and mint/lemon balm sprigs.
- ½ cup Sugar
- 1 cup Orange Juice
- ¼ cup Lemon Juice
- 3 cups cold Water
Mix sugar, juices and cold water. Add to tea/mint container. Chill in the fridge for about an hour. Serve and garnish with mint or lemon.
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Looks amazing but how come you made it in a single serving jug? I am always very thirsty….
Hmmm. You can probably make the mint and lemon balm tea first. Then pour into your individual glass. Add splashes of orange juice and lemon juice to taste. This glass decanter only lasts one day for me. TY for taking a look at this post!