I’m always happy when a restaurant serves fresh mint tea. It has a luxurious feel! It’s so easy to make fresh mint tea at home, and it’s become a staple in our house as we head into the cold, dark months ahead.
The recipe for fresh mint tea is simple: water and mint. You really can’t mess it up. I like to add lemon and honey if I have them. I often end up with leftover mint left over from cooking. I make a Thai chicken bowl a few times a month that calls for fresh mint, but I don’t have that much, so I use the leftovers from the package to make fresh mint tea.
Related: Next, learn how to make homemade Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea. Very good!
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- fresh mint
- water
You can also add other ingredients, such as lemon juice, honey (or other sweeteners), ginger, or other herbs such as lavender.
Any type of fresh mint will work well. Spearmint is most commonly sold at my grocery store, but peppermint and thai mint are also effective.
How to make mint tea
Heat water to about 200°F. It’s OK if it boils. I have an electric kettle that heats to a specific temperature, and for most teas I heat the water to 200°F. If you are heating water on the stove and have no way to check the temperature, simply bring the water to a boil and remove from the heat.
Roll the leaves slightly in your hands to crush them. The goal is to release some of their natural oils. Another method is to mix or grind the leaves into the bottom of your mug.
Add water and soak for 5 minutes. At this point, you can remove the leaves if you like.
Add honey or lemon and enjoy warm.
Precautions
- There is no need to measure the mint to water ratio. Using more mint leaves will give the tea a stronger flavor, while not using mint leaves will make the flavor more subtle. I use about 8-10 mint leaves per 16 ounces (2 cups) of water.
- You can add mint leaves. tea infuser It will be even steeper if you want to remove it before drinking. I don’t drink because I like the look and don’t mind people drinking around me (it’s safe to drink if you like).
- If your tap water has a strong flavor, use filtered water.
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FAQ
Is mint tea good for you?
Yes, mint tea is good for digestion, relieves stomach upset and nausea, and can also help reduce stress.
Do spearmint and peppermint taste different?
Yes, it’s a bit subtle. Spearmint is sweeter and less overpowering, while peppermint has a refreshing, sharp, almost spicy flavor.
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- 8-10 leaf mint
- 2 cup water
Instructions
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Heat water to about 200°F. It’s OK if it boils. I have an electric kettle that heats to a specific temperature, and for most teas I heat the water to 200°F. If you’re heating water on the stove and don’t have a way to check the temperature, simply bring the water to a boil and then remove it from the heat.
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Roll the leaves slightly in your hands to crush them. The goal is to release some of their natural oils. Another method is to mix or grind the leaves into the bottom of your mug.
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Add water and soak for 5 minutes. At this point, you can remove the leaves if you like.
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Add honey or lemon and enjoy warm.
Precautions
There is no need to measure the mint to water ratio. Using more mint leaves will give the tea a stronger flavor, while not using mint leaves will make the flavor more subtle. I use about 8-10 mint leaves per 16 ounces (2 cups) of water.
You can add mint leaves. tea infuser It will be even steeper if you want to remove it before drinking. I don’t drink because I like the look and don’t mind people drinking around me (it’s safe to drink if you like).
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