When the weather is very hot, downing a large glass of cold and refreshing mint tea seems like the right choice! Lazy to go out of the house to buy it at the nearest cafe? Don't worry, making your own mint tea is surprisingly easy! In addition to its delicious taste, it turns out that mint tea is also beneficial for those of you who are experiencing stomach disorders. If you have very limited ingredients at home, just mix mint leaves and hot water – voila, it's a cup of hot mint tea! If you're in the mood to get creative, mix in other ingredients that are guaranteed to make the taste even better. Mint tea can be served warm or cold; adjust to your taste!
- Preparation time (Hot mint tea): 5 minutes
- Brewing time: 5-10 minutes
- Total time needed: 10-15 minutes
Ingredients
Mint Tea
- 5-10 fresh mint leaves
- 473 ml of water
- Sugar or other sweetener (add to taste)
- Lemon (add if you like)
Mint Ice Tea
- 10 sprigs of fresh mint leaves
- 1, 9-2, 4 liters of water
- 113-227 gr sugar (add to taste)
- Squeeze 1 lemon
- Cucumber slices (add more if you like)
Moroccan Mint Tea (Moroccan Mint Tea)
- 1 tbsp. (15 g) green tea leaves
- 1, 2 liters of water
- 3-4 tbsp. (39-52 g) granulated sugar
- 5-10 sprigs of fresh mint leaves
Step
Method 1 of 4: Making Hot Mint Tea
Step 1. Bring enough water to a boil
To save water, energy, time, and money, boil as much water as you will later use to brew tea.
Step 2. Wash and tear the mint leaves
Wash the mint leaves to remove any dust, dirt, soil, or insects that stick to them. After that, tear the mint leaves to let the aroma out and further strengthen the taste of your tea.
There are several types of mint leaves that you can use, such as chocolate mint, spearmint, and peppermint
Step 3. Prepare the leaves that you will brew
Place mint leaves in the bottom of a glass, a teapot for brewing tea leaves, or a French press.
Step 4. Pour boiling water into a glass, teapot, or French press with mint leaves
Some types of tea leaves must be brewed at a certain temperature so that the quality is maintained. But don't worry, mint leaves are strong enough that you can pour boiling water right away.
Step 5. Let the tea sit for a while
After the water is poured, let the tea sit for at least 5-10 minutes; if you like a stronger taste and aroma, let it sit longer. Once you've achieved your desired taste and aroma, discard the mint leaves (don't do this if you don't mind the intensifying taste and aroma). To make it easier for you to dispose of it, use a filter with a small hole.
If you are brewing tea with a French press, press the lid on the French press when the taste and aroma of the tea is to your liking
Step 6. Add other ingredients to make your tea even tastier
If you like, add a little honey, other sweetener, or a splash of lemon before you drink it.
Method 2 of 4: Making Iced Mint Tea
Step 1. Brew a larger portion of mint tea
Place mint leaves in the bottom of a large heatproof bowl and pour boiling water over it. Wait a moment.
If you only want to make one serving of iced mint tea, use the same measurements and methods you use when making a glass of hot mint tea
Step 2. Pour in the sweetener of your choice and a squeeze of lemon
After the tea is finished brewing, pour in some lemon juice (make sure there are no lemon seeds in the tea). If you like sweet tea, also pour your choice of sweetener to taste. Stir well.
Agave syrup is also good to use as a substitute for honey
Step 3. Cool the tea to room temperature
Once the temperature has cooled, strain the tea into a pitcher; remove the leaves. Place the pitcher of tea in the refrigerator until it's time to serve.
Step 4. Serve mint iced tea with cucumber slices
When you want to serve, fill a serving glass with ice cubes, then add thin slices of cucumber to it. Pour the cooled mint tea in the refrigerator and enjoy the sensation of freshness!
Method 3 of 4: Making Moroccan Mint Tea
Step 1. Wash the green tea leaves
Pour the green tea leaves into a glass or teapot, then pour enough boiling water. Stir the water to wash the tea leaves and warm the glass or teapot you are using. Drain the water; Make sure no tea leaves are wasted.
Step 2. Brew your mint tea
Add boiling water to a glass or pitcher and let sit for 2 minutes.
Step 3. Add sugar and mint leaves
Once the sugar and mint leaves are added, let the tea rest for another 4 minutes, or until the desired taste and aroma is achieved. Serve immediately!
Method 4 of 4: Storing Fresh Mint Leaves
Step 1. Freeze fresh mint leaves in an ice cube container
Don't throw away the mint leaves; You can use it again later. To freeze fresh mint leaves, place two washed leaves in each box in an ice cube tray. After that, pour water into each box containing mint leaves, then put it in the freezer. Freeze fresh mint leaves until it's time to use.
- Once the leaves have frozen, remove the mint-filled ice cubes from the container and place them in an airtight plastic bag. Store the bag in the freezer. (Now you can use the ice cube container again!).
- When going to use frozen mint leaves, take an ice cube filled with mint leaves to taste, put it in a bowl, and let it sit at room temperature until the ice melts. Once the ice has melted, drain the water and dry your mint leaves.
Step 2. Dry the mint leaves
Besides being able to be used to brew delicious tea, you can also pack dried mint leaves in small bags. Whenever you feel tired and want to take a warm bath, put a bag of dried mint leaves in your bath. Mint leaf extract and aroma are believed to relax your muscles and help you stay relaxed. Tie up a few sprigs of fresh mint, then hang them in a warm, dry place until the leaves dry out.
- Mint leaves contain more liquid than other types of herbal leaves. As a result, it may take longer (even weeks) to dry. Also pay attention to the room temperature you choose; the warmer and drier the room temperature, the faster the drying process.
- Put the dried leaves in a plastic bag or place them between sheets of wax paper, then crush the dried leaves. Store the dried leaf flakes in an airtight container.
