Mint Tea with Honey Lemon (Printable version)

A bright, herbal blend combining fresh mint, honey, and lemon for a soothing drink.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 cups water

02 - 1 large handful fresh mint leaves (about 15-20 leaves), plus extra for garnish

03 - 1 black or green tea bag (optional, for stronger brew)

04 - 2-3 tsp honey, to taste

05 - 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (about ½ lemon), plus extra lemon slices for serving

01 - Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan or kettle.

02 - Rinse the mint leaves and gently bruise them to release their aromatic oils.

03 - Place the mint leaves and tea bag (if using) in a teapot or heatproof jug.

04 - Pour the hot water over the mint and tea bag. Cover and steep for 5 minutes.

05 - Remove the tea bag and strain out the mint leaves. Stir in honey and lemon juice until well combined.

06 - Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon to your preference. Pour into cups, garnish with extra mint leaves and lemon slices, and serve hot.

01 -

The mint releases this incredible aromatic oil that fills your whole kitchen while it steeps
It takes literally ten minutes but feels like something special and intentional

02 -

Do not boil the mint directly in the water, it makes the tea bitter and grassy
Covering the tea while it steeps keeps all those volatile oils from escaping with the steam

03 -

Grow your own mint in a pot because it grows like crazy and tastes so much better than store bought
The bruising step is not optional, it is what makes the tea aromatic instead of just tasting like hot water