Iced Olive Leaf Tea
A summer drink from leaves left over after pruning: cold-brewed, with lemon and mint.
- Time
- 15 minutes
- Serves
- 4 glasses
- Level
- Easy
- Cuisine
- Non-alcoholic
Directions
- Boil the water, take it off the heat and wait a minute (about 90 °C).
- Pour over the leaves, cover and steep for 8-10 minutes. ⚠ Do not boil; a long boil raises bitterness and tannin.
- Strain and leave to cool completely.
- If using honey, stir it in while the tea is still warm; it will not dissolve cold.
- Put the lemon slices and mint in a jug and pour the tea over.
- Chill for at least an hour.
- Serve in glasses filled with ice.
- For detail and limits see [olive leaf and olive leaf tea](/en/olive-leaf-and-olive-leaf-tea).
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