Peppermint Tea Soothing Brew (Printable)

A calming herbal infusion with fresh peppermint leaves, delivering a naturally refreshing and cooling beverage.

# What You'll Need:

→ Herbal

01 - 2 tablespoons fresh peppermint leaves or 2 teaspoons dried peppermint leaves

→ Liquids

02 - 2 cups water

→ Optional Additions

03 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup, to taste
04 - 2 lemon slices

# How to Make It:

01 - Rinse peppermint leaves thoroughly under cold running water.
02 - Bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil using a small saucepan or kettle.
03 - Remove water from heat, add peppermint leaves, cover and steep for 5 minutes.
04 - Strain the herbal infusion into teacups using a fine mesh strainer.
05 - Add honey or agave syrup to taste and garnish with lemon slices if desired, serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It feels like a secret little refreshment that calms and perks you up at the same time
  • Simple ingredients that you probably have on hand make this a go-to anytime favorite
02 -
  • Fresh peppermint leaves yield the best flavor but dried leaves are a great pantry backup you'd be glad you have
  • Steeping too long can make the tea bitter, so timing your 5 minutes really makes the difference
03 -
  • Always taste as you go, since fresh leaf potency can vary with season and source
  • Using boiled then slightly cooled water preserves volatile oils for a brighter cup

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