I grew up in Lancaster County, PA, well known as Pennsylvania Dutch Country because of all the Amish there. This recipe for Meadow Tea was a favorite summertime treat. In Lancaster County, all the foods are rich and sweet. We often joke that many recipes from that area require two cups of sugar and a pound of butter. I modified this recipe to use a little honey to sweeten since the traditional way is super sweet with lots of sugar. (I try to keep my teeth as cavity free as possible!)
Meadow Tea is super easy to make. Start with a large bunch of fresh picked mint. The more mint you use, the mintier your tea will be. I have a mint patch that took over part of my garden so each time I thin it out every few weeks, I make a new batch of Meadow Tea.
Rinse the mint to make sure no dirt or little bugs are on it. Place the mint, stems included, in a large glass jar
and fill with water.Put a lid on and sit in the sun for 6-8 hours.
and fill with water.Put a lid on and sit in the sun for 6-8 hours.Remove tea leaves and stems. Add honey (sugar or any artificial sweetener you prefer can also be used) to desired sweetness. I use a heaping spoonful of honey in this large glass jar. Serve chilled over ice. Ahhh, so refreshing and tasty!
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