Mint Tea Honey Lemon (Print Version)

A vibrant herbal infusion featuring fresh mint, honey, and lemon for a relaxing drink.

# What You Need:

→ Tea Base

01 - 2 cups water
02 - 1 large handful fresh mint leaves (about 15-20 leaves), plus extra for garnish
03 - 1 black or green tea bag (optional, for a stronger brew)

→ Sweetener & Citrus

04 - 2-3 tsp honey (to taste)
05 - 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (about ½ lemon), plus extra lemon slices for serving

# How To Make:

01 - Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan or kettle.
02 - Rinse the mint leaves and gently bruise them to release their oils.
03 - Place the mint leaves (and tea bag, if using) in a teapot or heatproof jug.
04 - Pour the hot water over the mint and tea bag. Cover and steep for 5 minutes.
05 - Remove the tea bag and strain out the mint leaves.
06 - Stir in honey and lemon juice until well combined.
07 - Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon, if desired.
08 - Pour into cups, garnish with extra mint leaves and lemon slices, and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way fresh mint transforms simple hot water into something that feels like a hug
  • Perfect balance of sweet honey and bright lemon that wakes you up or calms you down
02 -
  • Bruising the mint leaves is the secret step most people skip, but it's what releases all those oils
  • Don't skip the covering while steeping, you're literally letting flavor escape if you do
03 -
  • If the mint tastes bitter, you probably used boiling water directly on the leaves, let it cool for 30 seconds first
  • The honey goes in while the tea is hot, lemon juice can go in anytime but both together is magic

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