Peppermint Cucumber Iced Tea

Jul 15, 2015Vishaka Agarwal

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Truth be told, I stumbled upon this recipe completely by accident. I had a hot cup of peppermint tea brewed and ready but the way things are in a growing business, I never got around to drinking it and it grew cold. Someone had mentioned cucumbers go well with mint so I chopped up a fresh cucumber, dropped it into my now cold tea and stuck the cup into the fridge....and voila! a cold tea that made you tingle with cold even during the hottest day of the year!

I have now made slight changes to the recipe to further simplify and perfect the recipe. Have fun!

Ingredients:

1 to 2 teaspoons of Tea People Peppermint tea per glass of tea (depending on the strength required)
Thinly sliced fresh cucumber pieces
Fresh mint leaves and to garnish
Agave nectar or any other sweetener to taste

Method

Brew tea in boiling water, letting it steep for 5-7 minutes.
Pour brewed tea into a serving pitcher.
Add sweetener if required
Top up with cold water and ice. The sudden cooling will keep the flavor and aroma of the tea intact
Put in cucumber pieces
Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

About the author:

Vishaka Chhetri Agarwal

Chief Product Officer / Master Blender

Vishaka is a qualified microbiologist and Tea People’s in-house tea expert and master blender. With extensive knowledge of tea’s microbial properties and a refined palate, she creates and oversees the formulation of award-winning blends and infusions, ensuring quality and authenticity in every cup. Beyond crafting exceptional tea, she takes the lead on Tea People's social initiatives aimed at uplifting tea-growing communities through better education, healthcare, and women empowerment.