Fresh Mint Tea (Hot or Iced)
Total Time
8 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(2)
Ingredients
2 servings
- 1 ounce fresh mint leaves
- 4 cups boiling water
- honey or other sweetener, to taste (optional)
- fresh lemon or lime wedges (optional)
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Preparation
Step 1
Steep the mint: Bundle and roll up the mint leaves with your fingers and give them a brief twist to release their oils. Add the mint leaves to a French press. (Or see alternate instructions below for using a saucepan or mug.) Pour in the boiling water and let it steep for 5 minutes, or until the tea reaches your desired strength. Plunge the French press.
Step 2
Add sweetener and/or citrus (optional): If you would like to sweeten the tea, stir in your desired amount of honey until dissolved. If you would like to add some citrus, add in a squeeze or fresh lemon or lime.
Step 3
Serve hot or iced: Pour the tea into a mug and serve hot, or pour over a glass full of ice to serve iced. Garnish with extra mint and lemon/lime wedges, if desired.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
Saucepan instructions:
Bring the water to boil in a saucepan, then turn off the heat. Bundle and roll up the mint leaves with your fingers and give them a brief twist to release their oils, then stir them into the water until submerged. Let the tea steep for 5 minutes, or until it reaches your desired strength. Use a fine mesh strainer to remove the mint leaves, then proceed with the recipe.
Mug instructions:
Bundle and roll up the mint leaves with your fingers and give them a brief twist to release their oils. Divide the mint leaves between 2 large mugs. Pour in the boiling water and let it steep for 5 minutes, or until the tea reaches your desired strength. Use a fine mesh strainer to remove the mint leaves, then proceed with the recipe.
