Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLayla's GyroMint Tea Recipe

Mint Tea Recipe

Inspired by Layla's Gyro
Time15m
Serves4

Refreshing tea brewed with fresh mint leaves.

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Mint Flavoring

Garnish (optional)

Method

Brewing the Tea

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Steep Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add the 2 green tea bags. Let them steep for about 3-5 minutes, depending on your desired strength.

  3. 3

    Remove Tea Bags

    After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them.

Adding Mint and Sweetener

  1. 4

    Add Fresh Mint

    Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves to the brewed tea. Stir gently to combine.

  2. 5

    Sweeten the Tea

    Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey or sugar to sweeten the tea to your taste.

Serving the Tea

  1. 6

    Cool and Strain

    Allow the tea to cool for a few minutes, then strain it into a teapot or pitcher to remove the mint leaves.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Pour the tea into cups, garnishing each with a mint sprig and a lemon slice, if desired. Enjoy your refreshing mint tea!

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