Mint Tea (fresh!)
Beverages
What Youβll Need:
πΏ 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
π¦ 3 cups boiling water
π maple syrup to your taste (optional)
Features:
β° 20 minutes or less
π½ Grain-Free
πΎ Gluten-Free
π Refined Sugar-Free
Nutrition:
Servings
1
Calories
2
Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
0 g
Protein
0 g
Monounsaturated
0 g
Polyunsaturated
0 g
Saturated
0 g
Trans
0 g
Vitamin A
50 mcg
Vitamin C
1 mg
Calcium
15 mg
Iron
0.3 mg
Potassium
20 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
0 mg
Sugar
o g
*Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
How Youβll Make It
- Prepare the Mint: Place the fresh mint leaves in a teapot, bowl, or large heatproof mug.
- Add Boiling Water: Pour the 3 cups of boiling water over the mint leaves. Stir gently to ensure all the leaves are submerged.
- Steep the Tea: Cover the teapot or mug and let the mint steep for 5β10 minutes, depending on how strong you like the flavor.
- Strain the Leaves: Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the tea into cups to remove the leaves.
- Sweeten or Flavor (Optional): Add a teaspoon of maple syrup, a squeeze of lemon, or sugar to taste, if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot, or let it cool and serve over ice for a refreshing iced mint tea.
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Substituttions
Mint Tea (fresh!)
Servings
2 (1 cup)
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
5 min
Ingredients:
πΏ 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
π¦ 3 cups boiling water
π maple syrup to your taste (optional)
Features:
β° 20 minutes or less
π½ Grain-Free
πΎ Gluten-Free
π Refined Sugar-Free
Instructions:
- Prepare the Mint: Place the fresh mint leaves in a teapot, bowl, or large heatproof mug.
- Add Boiling Water: Pour the 3 cups of boiling water over the mint leaves. Stir gently to ensure all the leaves are submerged.
- Steep the Tea: Cover the teapot or mug and let the mint steep for 5β10 minutes, depending on how strong you like the flavor.
- Strain the Leaves: Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the tea into cups to remove the leaves.
- Sweeten or Flavor (Optional): Add a teaspoon of maple syrup, a squeeze of lemon, or sugar to taste, if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot, or let it cool and serve over ice for a refreshing iced mint tea.
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