Fresh Mint Tea (pot) Recipe

Time15m

Serves4

Make Fresh Mint Tea (pot) Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Water
In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
2
Add Mint Leaves
Once the water is boiling, remove the pot from heat and add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves.
3
Steep
Cover the pot and let the mint leaves steep in the hot water for about 5-10 minutes, depending on how strong you want the flavor.
4
Sweeten (Optional)
Add honey or sugar to taste, stirring until dissolved.
5
Serve
Strain the tea into cups or a teapot. Add lemon slices if desired. Serve hot or chill for iced mint tea.