Peppermint Leaf Mint Tea (Printable version)
A soothing herbal infusion with peppermint leaves, offering a refreshing and calming beverage experience.
# What You'll Need:
→ Herbal
01 - 2 tablespoons dried peppermint leaves or 1/2 cup fresh peppermint leaves, packed
→ Water
02 - 2 cups water
→ Optional Additions
03 - 1–2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup
04 - Lemon slices for garnish
# How to Prepare:
01 - Bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil in a kettle or small saucepan.
02 - Place peppermint leaves into a teapot or heatproof pitcher.
03 - Pour the hot water over the peppermint leaves, cover, and steep for 5 minutes.
04 - Strain the tea into cups using a fine mesh strainer.
05 - Add honey or agave syrup to taste, if desired, and garnish with lemon slices. Serve hot or chilled over ice.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- It's honestly the fastest way to feel instantly refreshed—just five minutes from start to sip, no waiting around.
- Your digestion will thank you; peppermint naturally soothes and calms, making this perfect after meals.
- Whether you're using fresh leaves from your garden or dried ones from the pantry, it tastes like pure wellness in a cup.
02 -
- Fresh peppermint gives you brightness and liveliness, while dried delivers concentrated, almost medicinal depth—they're genuinely different experiences, so choose based on your mood.
- Never use water that's aggressively boiling; it actually makes the tea taste slightly flat or bitter. That gentle steam is your target.
- If you want stronger flavor without getting bitterness, use more leaves rather than steeping longer. I learned this the hard way after one oversteeped cup!
03 -
- If you grow your own peppermint, harvest in the morning after the dew dries—the oils are strongest then, and the flavor will be most vibrant.
- Dried peppermint stays fresh longer if stored in an airtight container away from sunlight and heat. I keep mine in a glass jar in a cool cupboard, and it stays potent for months.