Mint Tea (fresh!)
Beverages
What You’ll Need:
🌿 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
💦 3 cups boiling water
🍁 maple syrup to your taste (optional)
Features:
Nutrition:
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
How You’ll Make It
1. Prepare the Mint: Place the fresh mint leaves in a teapot, bowl, or large heatproof mug.
2. Add Boiling Water: Pour the 3 cups of boiling water over the mint leaves. Stir gently to ensure all the leaves are submerged.
3. Steep the Tea: Cover the teapot or mug and let the mint steep for 5–10 minutes, depending on how strong you like the flavor.
4. Strain the Leaves: Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the tea into cups to remove the leaves.
5. Sweeten or Flavor (Optional): Add a teaspoon of maple syrup, a squeeze of lemon, or sugar to taste, if desired.
6. Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot, or let it cool and serve over ice for a refreshing iced mint tea.
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Mint Tea (fresh!)
Ingredients:
🌿 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
💦 3 cups boiling water
🍁 maple syrup to your taste (optional)
Features:
Nutrition:
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Mint: Place the fresh mint leaves in a teapot, bowl, or large heatproof mug.
2. Add Boiling Water: Pour the 3 cups of boiling water over the mint leaves. Stir gently to ensure all the leaves are submerged.
3. Steep the Tea: Cover the teapot or mug and let the mint steep for 5–10 minutes, depending on how strong you like the flavor.
4. Strain the Leaves: Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the tea into cups to remove the leaves.
5. Sweeten or Flavor (Optional): Add a teaspoon of maple syrup, a squeeze of lemon, or sugar to taste, if desired.
6. Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot, or let it cool and serve over ice for a refreshing iced mint tea.
