Mint Tea Recipe
Traditional mint tea served hot.
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Mint
Sweetener
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove the pot from heat and add 2 green tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on your preferred strength.
- 3
Add Mint Leaves
After steeping, remove the tea bags and add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves to the hot tea. Allow the mint to steep for an additional 5 minutes.
Serving
- 4
Sweeten the Tea
After the mint has steeped, stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar to taste. Adjust sweetness as desired.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the tea into serving cups to remove the mint leaves. Serve hot.
