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Fresh Mint Tea (Hot or Iced)
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5 from 2 votes

Fresh Mint Tea (Hot or Iced)

Fresh mint tea is easy to make hot or iced and always tastes so refreshing. Feel free to adjust ingredient ratios to your liking.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 5 ingredient, dairy free, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 4 cups (2 servings)
Author: Ali

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce fresh mint leaves
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • honey or other sweetener to taste (optional)
  • fresh lemon or lime wedges (optional)

Instructions

  • Steep the mint. Bundle and roll up the mint leaves with your fingers and give them a brief twist to release their oils. Add the mint leaves to a French press. (Or see alternate instructions below for using a saucepan or mug.) Pour in the boiling water and let it steep for 5 minutes, or until the tea reaches your desired strength. Plunge the French press. 
  • Add sweetener and/or citrus (optional). If you would like to sweeten the tea, stir in your desired amount of honey until dissolved. If you would like to add some citrus, add in a squeeze or fresh lemon or lime.
  • Serve hot or iced. Pour the tea into a mug and serve hot, or pour over a glass full of ice to serve iced. Garnish with extra mint and lemon/lime wedges, if desired.

Notes

Saucepan instructions: Bring the water to boil in a saucepan, then turn off the heat. Bundle and roll up the mint leaves with your fingers and give them a brief twist to release their oils, then stir them into the water until submerged. Let the tea steep for 5 minutes, or until it reaches your desired strength. Use a fine mesh strainer to remove the mint leaves, then proceed with the recipe.
Mug instructions: Bundle and roll up the mint leaves with your fingers and give them a brief twist to release their oils. Divide the mint leaves between 2 large mugs. Pour in the boiling water and let it steep for 5 minutes, or until the tea reaches your desired strength. Use a fine mesh strainer to remove the mint leaves, then proceed with the recipe.