Meadow Tea Recipe (Old-Fashioned Mint Iced Tea – Amish Style)

Name: Meadow Tea Recipe (Old-Fashioned Mint Iced Tea – Amish Style)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh spearmint leaves (loosely packed, stems included); 8 cups water; ¾ to 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste); Optional: lemon slices or honey for extra flavor

Tea 639 Last Update: Jun 26, 2025

Meadow Tea Recipe (Old-Fashioned Mint Iced Tea – Amish Style) - Tea

Serves: 10 People
Prepare Time: 10 minutes mins
Cooking Time: 10 minutes mins
Calories: 70 kcal

Meadow Tea is a sweet, minty iced tea made the old-fashioned way—fresh spearmint leaves steeped into a cooling, fragrant drink. Common in Amish and Mennonite communities, it’s the perfect summer beverage: soothing, natural, and refreshing.

Ingredients

2 cups fresh spearmint leaves (loosely packed, stems included)
8 cups water
¾ to 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Optional: lemon slices or honey for extra flavor

Directions

Boil the Water
Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a large pot.
Steep the Mint
Add fresh spearmint to the boiling water, cover, and remove from heat. Let steep for 15–20 minutes.
Strain & Sweeten
Strain out the mint leaves. Stir in sugar while the tea is still warm until fully dissolved.
Chill the Tea
Pour into a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until cold.
Serve Cold
Serve over ice with lemon slices or mint sprigs for garnish.