Mint tea
Mint tea is a soothing and refreshing herbal tea made from dried mint leaves steeped in hot water. It has a clean, crisp flavor with a hint of sweetness and a cool, menthol undertone.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh mint leaves or 2-3 teaspoons of dried mint leaves
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons sugar or honey to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the mint leaves under cold water to clean them.
- If using fresh mint leaves, gently crush them with your fingers or a spoon to release their oils.
- In a small pot, bring the water to a boil.
- Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the mint leaves to the pot.
- Cover the pot and let the mint leaves steep in the water for about 5-10 minutes, depending on how strong you want the flavor to be.
- Strain the tea to remove the mint leaves. You can use a fine mesh strainer or a tea infuser.
- Sweeten the tea with honey or sugar if desired.
- Pour the mint tea into cups and enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 17kcal (1%)Carbohydrates: 4g (1%)Protein: 0.1gFat: 0.04gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 12mg (1%)Potassium: 11mgFiber: 0.2g (1%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 85IU (2%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 12mg (1%)Iron: 0.1mg (1%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
