Iced Mint Tea with Chia Seeds
This summer I have been obsessed with iced tea. Okay, maybe not quite as much as our beloved Susan who has opinions on the matter (although, for the record, I totally agree with her!), but hot summer day after hot summer day, it’s been the chilled-out drink I’ve been craving. And, you know, I’m always looking for fun new twists on my faves — especially if they involve superfoods. So when a recipe for iced mint tea with chia seeds from Nutiva and Numi Organic Tea (two companies we’ve reviewed before — see here and here!) landed in the FBE inbox, I had to share!
After all, nothing says summer like iced tea, nothing is more refreshing than mint, and nothing is more fun than chia seeds. Well, margaritas might be more fun, but you know what we mean. Chia seeds are a rich source of protein, antioxidants, essential omega-3 fatty acids and fiber — plus they’re fun to eat. Or drink.
Okay, enough rambling … just try this iced mint tea with chia seeds!
- ½ tsp Nutiva Organic White Chia Seeds
- 2 tbsp water, room temperature
- 1 Numi Organic Tea: Moroccan Mint teasan bag
- 1 c water, boiling
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves and a sliced strawberry to garnish
- Add chia seeds to 2 tablespoons of room temperature water. Stir to combine, and set aside for 5 minutes, until chia softens.
- Meanwhile, bring 1 cup of water to boil.
- Steep tea bag in hot water for 5 minutes.
- Discard teasan bag and pour tea into a tall glass. Add chia seeds and stir to combine.
- Top with ice, garnish with fresh mint and strawberry and serve.
Have you ever tried making iced tea with chia seeds? Do you like it plain or prefer to spice it up with mint and strawberries like we did? —Jenn