How do I Make Mint Tea From Fresh Leaves?

A glass of tea can be a refreshing beverage. You can enjoy a nice glass of hot tea, or pour it over ice to cool off during a hot summer day. The addition of mint to a glass of tea changes the flavor of the tea, and it adds health benefits to it. Mint can soothe the digestive tract and reduce stomachaches. Once you make mint tea, you can add other ingredients to make the tea suit your tastes.

Things You'll Need

• 2 cups water
• Saucepan
• Mint leaves
• Spoon
• 1 tea bag
• Tea strainer
• Sugar or honey

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Bring 2 cups of water to a boil on the stove in a saucepan.

   • 2

     Wash the mint leaves under warm water to remove any dirt and debris. Add 8 to 10 mint leaves to the water. Stir with a spoon for 5 to 10 minutes.

   • 3

     Remove the saucepan from the stove. Add 1 tea bag to the water and allow it to steep for 3 to 5 minutes.

   • 4

     Strain the tea through a tea strainer and discard the mint leaves.

   • 5

     Add sugar or honey to sweeten the mint tea as desired.