Fresh Mint Tea (pot) Recipe
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Ingredients
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Fresh Mint Tea (Pot)
Method
Fresh Mint Tea (Pot)
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Prepare the mint
Rinse 1 cup of fresh mint leaves under cold running water to remove dirt or grit. Gently pat the leaves dry with a clean towel or spin in a salad spinner. Remove any tough stems, reserving mostly leaves and tender stems. Lightly bruise the leaves by crushing them between your fingers or gently rolling them to release essential oils.
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Steep the mint
Remove the boiling water from heat and immediately add the bruised mint leaves to the pot. Cover the pot with a lid to trap the volatile oils and let the mint steep. For a mild flavor steep 5 minutes; for medium 8–10 minutes; for strong 12–15 minutes. Taste after 8 minutes and steep longer if you prefer more intensity.
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Sweeten (optional)
If you want sweetened tea, stir in 2 tablespoons granulated sugar while the tea is still hot so it dissolves easily. Alternatively use 1 tablespoon honey (stir until fully dissolved). Adjust sweetness to taste. If you added lemon slices, add them after sweetening to avoid curdling honey flavor.
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Strain and serve hot
Place a fine-mesh sieve or tea strainer over a teapot or heatproof pitcher and pour the steeped mint tea through it to remove leaves. Discard leaves. Pour into cups and serve immediately. Garnish each cup with a lemon slice if desired.
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Make iced mint tea (optional)
To serve iced, fill a large pitcher with 2 cups of ice. Pour the strained hot tea over the ice to rapidly cool it and slightly dilute to a pleasant strength. Alternatively, chill the strained tea in the refrigerator until cold, then serve over ice. Add lemon slices and additional mint sprigs as garnish.
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Storage
Let leftover tea cool to room temperature, transfer to a covered container, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove for hot service, or serve chilled over ice.
