Mint Tea Recipe
Make Mint Tea Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Mint Leaves
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves to the water.
- 3
Steep the Mint
Cover the saucepan and let the mint leaves steep in the hot water for about 10-15 minutes, depending on how strong you want the mint flavor.
- 4
Strain the Tea
After steeping, use a fine mesh strainer to strain the tea into a teapot or serving pitcher, discarding the mint leaves.
- 5
Sweeten (Optional)
If desired, stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar while the tea is still warm, allowing it to dissolve completely.
- 6
Serve with Lemon (Optional)
Pour the mint tea into cups and garnish with a slice of lemon for added flavor if desired.
