Mint green tea is a simple, soothing drink, that takes just five minutes and two ingredients. Fresh mint softens the slight bitterness of green tea and leaves it cool and fragrant.Enjoy it hot after a meal, or chill it over ice on a warm day. It pairs well with sweet treats like pressed sugar cookies.
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Mint tea
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 5 cups boiling water
- 1 tablespoon loose-leaf gunpowder green tea
- 1 large bunch fresh mint washed
- Sugar to taste
- Teapot
Instructions
- Place the tea and mint in the teapot.
- Pour in ½ cup of the boiling water, swirl to rinse, then discard the water.
- Add the remaining water and steep for about 5 minutes.
- Add sugar or honey if desired and serve.
Notes
Substitute for tea bags: 1 tablespoon of loose-leaf gunpowder tea is roughly 3 to 4 green tea bags, for a stronger tea adjust the steeping time for 2-3 more minutes.
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