Fresh Mint Tea Recipe (Hot or Iced)
This Fresh Mint Tea is SO REFRESHING! Enjoy vibrant, aromatic mint in a simple hot or iced beverage perfect for any time of day.
Equipment
- Teapot or saucepan
- Measuring Cups
- Strainer or fine mesh sieve
- Pitcher (if making iced tea)
- Optional: Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves from a good handful, about 1 ounce, lightly packed; plus more for garnish
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Begin by bringing 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a teapot or saucepan. Use filtered water if possible.
- While the water is heating, rinse your fresh mint leaves under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Gently pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
- Once the water reaches a boil, remove it from heat and add the prepared mint leaves directly into the water. Cover and let steep for about 5 to 10 minutes depending on desired flavor strength.
- Carefully strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve to remove the mint leaves. For a stronger flavor, leave leaves in for a few more minutes before straining.
- For hot tea, pour into a mug, garnish with additional mint leaves, and enjoy. For iced tea, cool to room temperature, refrigerate until chilled, then serve over ice with fresh mint garnish.
Notes
- Store leftover tea refrigerated up to 3 days in a sealed container.
- Freeze cooled tea in ice cube trays for long-term storage and future use.
- Add sweeteners like honey or agave syrup to taste, either during steeping or after straining.
- Try adding lemon slices or other herbs like chamomile for flavor variations.
- Always use fresh mint leaves for best flavor; avoid dried mint.