This chocolate mint sweet tea has been a favorite of ours for years now! We found chocolate mint growing outside our local bakery and just had to start making it! You can likely find chocolate mint at your local nursery and then plant it in a pot, planter or somewhere around your house. It’s so easy to grow and takes off quickly!
As the weather starts to warm up, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing iced tea to cool you down. And if you’re a fan of chocolate and mint, you’re in luck!
This chocolate mint sweet tea is also really yummy in the blender, so it’s more of a slushy! Which as a slushy the kids absolutely loved it and it make for a great summer treat after being in the sun! I think this is the perfect Spring drink mainly because of the colors, it makes you think of Easter with the pastels. Also, it is refreshing! It is a nice refresh that warmer, sunnier days are ahead and that those cold, dark days are behind us!
I mean who doesn’t love a big glass of iced tea after a warm crazy day? Iced tea is probably one of my favorite beverages in the summertime. Maybe even all year long because you can then just make hot tea in the cold month. I always love adding some fun new flavors and this chocolate mint won’t disappoint. It’s also so fun being able to grow your own mint to use!
To make chocolate mint iced tea, you’ll need a few simple ingredients. First, brew some black tea and let it cool. Then, add granulated sugar and a handful of fresh chocolate mint leaves to the tea. Stir it all together and let it chill in the fridge until it’s cold. When you’re ready to serve, pour the chocolate mint iced tea over ice and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. The result is a delicious and refreshing beverage that’s perfect for sipping on a hot summer day.
But what makes chocolate mint iced tea so special? For starters, the combination of chocolate and mint is a classic flavor pairing that’s hard to resist. The sweetness of the chocolate pairs perfectly with the refreshing, cooling flavor of the mint. There are also some health benefits to drinking chocolate mint iced tea. Black tea is full of antioxidants, which can help protect your body from damage caused by free radicals. And mint has been shown to have a number of health benefits, including improving digestion and reducing inflammation.
Read below for the recipe and how to make this drink for yourself! Make sure to check out our other yummy drink recipes on the blog! You can also tag us on Instagram so we can see how much you are loving these recipes!
Chocolate Mint Sweet Tea Recipe!
Ingredients
- 8 regular or Decaf Black Tea Bags {standard 8 oz. size bags}
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/8 tsp. Baking Soda
- 8 cups Boiling Water
- A few sprigs of chocolate mint
Instructions
- Boil 8 cups of water.
- Add 8 tea bags, and steep for approx. 15 minutes.
- Add Baking Soda and Sugar to Hot tea and stir well until dissolved.
- Add mint sprigs to hot tea once sugar is combined in.
- Continue steeping for about 15 minutes then remove tea bags and mint sprigs.
- Let cool on stove top then pour into pitcher and cool the rest of the way in refrigerator.
- Serve over ice and enjoy!
If you’re a fan of chocolate mint iced tea, why not grow your own chocolate mint at home? Chocolate Mint is a relatively easy herb to grow, and it’s a great addition to any herb garden. To grow chocolate mint at home, you’ll need a few things.
First, you’ll need a pot with good drainage. Mint can be grown indoors or outdoors, but it’s important to make sure your pot has drainage holes to prevent water from sitting in the soil and causing root rot. You’ll also need some potting soil and mint seeds or cuttings. Mint seeds can be purchased online or at your local garden center, or you can take cuttings from an existing mint plant. To plant your chocolate mint, fill your pot with potting soil and make a small hole in the center. If you’re using seeds, plant them about ¼ inch deep and cover them with soil.
If you’re using cuttings, remove the bottom leaves and plant the stem in the soil, leaving just a few leaves above the surface. Water your mint regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged. Mint likes to be in partial shade, so if you’re growing it indoors, place it near a window that gets some indirect sunlight. Once your mint plant starts to grow, you can harvest the leaves as needed for your chocolate mint iced tea. Simply pinch off a few leaves and add them to your tea for a fresh and flavorful twist.
