Honey Citrus Mint Tea
Refreshing and invigorating, Honey Citrus Mint Tea combines the natural flavors of mint, honey, and citrus for a soothing beverage. Perfect served hot or iced, this tea is both delicious and beneficial for your health.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Fine mesh sieve
- Teapot or large pitcher
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 lemon juiced
- Lemon slices optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the mint leaves: Rinse the mint leaves thoroughly and remove any stems.
- Boil the water: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Add mint leaves: Remove the saucepan from heat and add the fresh mint leaves. Let the leaves steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain the tea: Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into a teapot or large pitcher.
- Add honey and lemon: Stir in the honey and lemon juice until fully dissolved.
- Serve: Serve hot, or let the tea cool and serve over ice for a refreshing chilled drink. Garnish with lemon slices if desired. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions About Mint Tea
Fresh gives a brighter, sweeter cup and dried gives something deeper and more medicinal. Fresh needs roughly three times the volume of dried. Bruise the leaves before steeping to release the oils.
No. Peppermint and spearmint are herbal infusions with no caffeine at all, which is why mint tea is a common evening drink. This recipe is 30 calories a serving across four.
Peppermint has decent evidence for easing bloating and IBS symptoms, largely through relaxing the gut’s smooth muscle. That same relaxing effect can worsen acid reflux, so it does not suit everyone.
