Iced Energy Blend with Lime and Mint
Cold-brewed energy blend over ice with lime and fresh mint — a crisp, naturally caffeinated cooler for a hot afternoon.
Cold-brewing is the perfect way to show off the energy blend's refreshing side. Steeping the yerba mate, guayusa, peppermint, and ginger overnight in cold water yields a smooth, naturally sweet infusion with the blend's caffeine intact and none of the bitterness you'd get from hot-brewing and chilling.
Lime and fresh mint turn it into something genuinely thirst-quenching — a nod to terere, the iced mate drink of Paraguay and Argentina. The blend's own peppermint amplifies the fresh, cooling effect, while lime keeps it bright.
The slow cold extraction is what makes this special: it draws out the green, herbaceous flavors gently, so the drink tastes clean and crisp rather than harsh. Don't rush it with hot water if you want that smooth result.
Serve it tall over plenty of ice for an early-afternoon cooler, the last slot the catalog gives this blend. It's the iced, coffee-free answer to a sweltering day, and at fridge temperature the very-hot-drink question never comes up.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp energy blend (yerba mate, guayusa, peppermint, ginger)
- 3 cups cold water
- 1 lime, sliced into rounds
- Handful of fresh mint leaves
- 1 tbsp honey or agave (optional)
- Ice cubes
How to make it
- 1Place the energy blend in a jar or pitcher and pour over the cold water.
- 2Add a few lime slices and a couple of mint leaves, then refrigerate 8–12 hours.
- 3Strain through a fine sieve, pressing gently, and discard the solids.
- 4Stir in honey or agave if using.
- 5Serve over plenty of ice, garnished with fresh lime slices and mint.
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