Description
A clean, cooling peppermint tea you can brew hot, iced, or cold-brew with precise leaf-to-water ratios for bright, balanced mint flavor.
Ingredients
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Dried peppermint: 4 g (about 2 tsp)
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Water: 480 ml (2 cups)
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Optional honey or sugar: 10–15 g (2–3 tsp), to taste
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Optional lemon slices: 6–8 g (1–2 slices)
Instructions
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Heat water to 95–100 °C / 203–212 °F. Add dried peppermint to a teapot or infuser.
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Pour water over leaves; cover and steep 5–7 minutes until fragrant and bright.
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Strain; sweeten and add lemon if desired. Serve hot.
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Iced option: Use 6 g dried with 480 ml water, steep 7 minutes, strain over 300–400 g ice (3–4 cups).
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Cold brew: Combine 4 g dried with 480 ml cold water, cover, and refrigerate 8–12 hours; strain and serve over ice.
Notes
Equipment: Kettle, teapot or mug with infuser, fine-mesh strainer, heat-safe mug, sealable jar (for cold brew)
Nutrition (per serving): —
Notes: Cover during steeping to retain aromatics. For a stronger cup, increase leaf to 2.5–3 g per 240 ml rather than extending steep beyond 7 minutes. Pairs beautifully with Earl Grey Cookies or Gingerbread Latte Cookies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes