How To Make Fresh Mint Tea (5 Minute Recipe)
When you need a cozy and refreshing drink, learn how to make fresh mint tea in just five minutes. A reader has described this tea as the "best tea," so you can be sure that even with the short steep time, it's still incredibly flavorful. So grab a handful of mint, water, and some honey—let's brew tea!
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups water 350 mL
- 2 sprigs mint
- 1 tsp honey optional
- 1 slice of lemon optional
Instructions
- Boil: Bring water to a boil (either in a kettle or on the stove). Pour into your serving glasses.
- Mint: Briefly roll the sprigs of mint between your hands to help release the oils, then add 1 or 2 sprigs to each glass. Let steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve: If you like, drizzle in a little honey and stir to dissolve, squeeze in a little lemon juice, and garnish with a slice of lemon.
Notes
Add green tea: This is otherwise known as Moroccan-style mint tea, and has both green tea and fresh mint!
Add black tea: Similarly, you can add fresh mint leaves to hot black tea.
Add lemon: Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving makes this tea extra bright and tart.
Make it iced: Make this mint tea as instructed, then refrigerate before serving over ice.
Storage: Leftover tea can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. It's delicious iced!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 0kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g
