Easy Fresh Peppermint Tea
Ingredients
- 2 c filtered water
- 15 fresh mint leaves, peppermint, or spearmint
- Optional: 2 tsp sugar (or honey; start with about 1 tsp per cup and add more as desired)
- Optional: ice
- Optional: lemon slices
- Optional: lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- Remove from heat and add mint leaves.
- Steep 3-5 minutes, depending on the desired strength.
- Add optional sweeter, such as honey, as desired.
Notes
Tips: If serving iced, fill tall glasses with ice and pour the tea over.
If serving hot, pour the tea into mugs.
Garnish with optional lemon slices and/or lemon juice to taste.
If serving hot, pour the tea into mugs.
Garnish with optional lemon slices and/or lemon juice to taste.