In the Netherlands, fresh mint tea is a hot drink on almost every restaurant menu. Its refreshing flavor cleanses the palate and helps calm the belly after a big meal! I fell in love with it while living there. After being back in the States for a few weeks and missing my favorite tea, I thought I better whip myself up a batch. Whether you’re drowning in mint or just want to try a new after-dinner drink – you’ve got to try this fresh mint tea!
you don’t need much
You don’t need much to make this tea. Jump down to the recipe card for exact measurements, this is just an overview!
Mint: Fresh mint is a must! Spearmint and peppermint both work well (the difference between mint varieties here). Water: Bring water to a boil on the stove or in a kettle (or boil your water in the microwave). Honey (Optional): For a slightly sweeter tea, serve it with a drizzle of honey mixed in!
it’s easy to make
This is just a brief overview, jump to the recipe card for the full printable instructions. Step 1: Boil the WaterRather than boiling water on the stove, which takes forever and uses a lot of electricity, I’m a huge fan of using an electric kettle for this! Simply bring your water to a boil, then pour it into your serving glasses. Step 2: Add MintBriefly roll the mint sprigs between your hands to help release the oils, then add one or two sprigs to each glass. Let steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Step 3: ServeYou can optionally drizzle in a little honey and stir to dissolve, squeeze in a little lemon juice, and garnish with a slice of lemon.
Extra Flavor Options
Mint tea can be flavored to suit whatever you’re in the mood for! Here are a few fun additions to try.
Add green tea: This is otherwise known as Moroccan-style mint tea and has both green tea and fresh mint! Add black tea: Similarly, you can add fresh mint leaves to hot black tea. Add lemon: Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving makes this tea extra bright and tart. Make it iced: Make this mint tea as instructed, then refrigerate before serving over ice.
