Boil: Bring water to a boil (either in a kettle or on the stove). Pour into 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: Optionally drizzle in a little honey, stirring to dissolve. Optionally garnish with a slice of lemon and a squeeze of lemon juice.
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.