Fresh Mint Tea Recipe (Hot or Iced)
Refreshing mint tea is just a couple of ingredients away! It's super simple to make fresh mint tea; here's how to do it. Enjoy it hot or iced.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves from a good handful, about 1 ounce, lightly packed into the measuring cup; plus more mint for garnish
- 4 cups water
Equipment
- 1 fine mesh strainer
Instructions
- Wash mint leaves and strip them from the stems. Press into the 1/2 cup measuring cup (it doesn't have to be exact). Set aside.
- Add the water to a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Add the mint and stir.
- Let the mint steep for 5-10 minutes. The longer it steeps, the stronger the fresh mint tea will be.
- Stir in a little honey, sugar, or agave nectar if you prefer a sweeter tea.
- Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into your mug (if hot) or over ice in a glass (if iced tea). Add more fresh mint for garnish and serve.
Notes
Stir in a little honey, sugar, or agave nectar if you prefer a sweeter tea.
Some people like to gently crush or tear the mint leaves to release the oils. I find that the process of stripping the leaves off of their stems and pressing them into the measuring cup is enough to release the oils.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve leftovers over ice or heat back up on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1g, Calories: 4kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 0.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.01g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g, Sodium: 14mg, Potassium: 32mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Vitamin A: 239IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 21mg, Iron: 0.3mg