Fresh Mint Tea

I like using just the mint leaves however you can also place the whole stem wth the leaves if you prefer.

If you don't have a teapot any glass container with a top will work, or a French press works as well.

For iced mint tea: follow the directions and add any sweetener while the tea is still warm. Store in fridge until ready to serve. Serve over ice with a sprig of fresh mint.

Servings: servings or cups

Calories: 4kcal

Ingredients

½ cup fresh mint leaves organic if possible; see recipe notes
4 cups water
sweetener of choice optional

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Press the mint leaves with your fingers to bruise them a bit before adding them to the tea pot. You can also tear them up a bit to further express the mint oil in the leaves.
Boil the water in a separate pot and then pour it over the leaves. Use a wooden spoon to stir and muddle the leaves a bit further.
Cover the teapot and let the leaves steep for 5 to 10 minutes.
Pour the tea into cups and add sweetener. Use a strainer if needed. My teapot top has a built-in strainer.

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