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How To Make Fresh Mint Tea (5 Minute Recipe)

When you need a cozy and refreshing drink, learn how to make fresh mint tea in just five minutes. A reader has described this tea as the "best tea," so you can be sure that even with the short steep time, it's still incredibly flavorful. So grab a handful of mint, water, and some honey—let's brew tea!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water 350 mL
  • 2 sprigs mint
  • 1 tsp honey optional
  • 1 slice of lemon optional

Instructions

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  1. Boil: Bring water to a boil (either in a kettle or on the stove). Pour into your serving glasses.
  2. Mint: Briefly roll the sprigs of mint between your hands to help release the oils, then add 1 or 2 sprigs to each glass. Let steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Serve: If you like, drizzle in a little honey and stir to dissolve, squeeze in a little lemon juice, and garnish with a slice of lemon.

Notes

  • Add green tea: This is otherwise known as Moroccan-style mint tea, and has both green tea and fresh mint!
  • Add black tea: Similarly, you can add fresh mint leaves to hot black tea.
  • Add lemon: Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving makes this tea extra bright and tart.
  • Make it iced: Make this mint tea as instructed, then refrigerate before serving over ice.
  • Storage: Leftover tea can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. It's delicious iced!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 0kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 0g (0%) Protein 0g (0%) Fat 0g (0%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 0kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 0g 0%
Protein 0g 0%
Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.