Description
Enjoy a refreshing cup of Fresh Mint Tea with this simple recipe. Delightfully aromatic and soothing, this herbal tea is perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Mint Tea:
- 1 large handful fresh mint leaves (about 1/2 cup, lightly packed)
- 2 cups boiling water
- honey or lemon slices for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the fresh mint leaves: Thoroughly wash the mint leaves. Lightly crush them with your fingers to release their oils.
- Steep the tea: Place the mint leaves in a teapot or pitcher. Pour boiling water over the leaves. Cover and steep for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- Strain and serve: Strain the tea into cups. Sweeten with honey or add a squeeze of lemon, if desired.
Notes
- For an iced version, cool the tea and serve over ice with extra mint leaves.
- Experiment by blending in green tea or chamomile for a unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 0 (without honey)
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
