20fresh mint leaves, any variety. use more for stronger flavor
2cupswater
1teaspoonsugar or honey (optional), use more or less to taste
2lemon slices (optional), to serve
For Moroccan Mint Tea:
2teaspoonsgreen tea, loose leaf (or 2 tea bags)
For Spiced Mint Tea (Choose 1, or Smaller Amounts of Both)
6cardamom pods, crushed
1teaspoonfennel seeds
Herbal Tea Variations (Choose 1, or Smaller Amounts of Both)
2-3 springs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Black Mint Tea:
2teaspoonsblack tea, loose leaf (or 2 tea bags)
Instructions
Rinse mint leaves (and other herbs, if using), and set aside to dry.
Bring tea water to a boil. Pour into a teapot or a French Press.
Crush mint leaves with your hands to release oil and then add them to the teapot, or add them to the pot and use a cocktail muddler or the back of a wooden spoon.
Add any additional ingredients (except lemon). Cover pot. Steep 5-7 minutes if you added green tea or black tea, or 8-10 minutes for herbal tea.
Serve hot, with lemon if desired. For iced tea: make a larger batch of tea, let the tea cool slightly, and then store in a pitcher or glass jar in the fridge. Use within 2-3 days.
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Notes
Recipe Variations:
Stronger tea: Use more mint
Dried mint leaves: Crush them, and use 1 ½ tsp per 8 ounces of water.
Nutrition information is for the base mint tea, and does not include ingredients in the variations.