In the winter, I serve it hot, and in the summer, I turn it into a cool and refreshing iced tea. Staring at the ten-day forecast for Memphis, Tennessee, the single-digit numbers I see remind me that I should stock fresh mint leaves in my fridge. 🥶 When it’s so cold outside that you struggle to stay warm, even in a heated house, there’s nothing quite like a mug of hot tea (or hot chocolate) to warm you up. Mint tea is as easy as can be - place mint leaves in mugs, fill the mugs with hot water, and let the tea steep for five minutes.
Instructions
Iced Mint Tea
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Water: You will need 24 ounces of water to make two mugs of tea. Fresh mint: Two sprigs for each mug plus more for garnish. Optional ingredients: honey and lemon slices.
Boil the water in a kettle or a saucepan. Gently roll the mint leaves between your fingers to help release their fragrant oil. Place two sprigs in each mug. Carefully pour the boiling water into the mugs. If needed, gently push the mint springs into the water. Let the tea steep for 5 minutes. Remove the wilted mint leaves. If desired, replace them with fresh leaves for a pretty garnish. If using, drop a slice of lemon into each mug, then serve. Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour the chilled tea from both mugs into the glass. You can add fresh mint leaves to the glass as garnish. If using, add a lemon slice.Â
