Fresh Mint Tea Recipe (Hot or Iced)

Refreshing mint tea is just a couple of ingredients away! It's super simple to make fresh mint tea; here's how to do it. Enjoy it hot or iced.

Prep time: PT5M

Cook time: PT10M

Total time: PT15M

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1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (from a good handful, about 1 ounce, lightly packed into the measuring cup; plus more mint for garnish)
4 cups water

Wash mint leaves and strip them from the stems. Press into the 1/2 cup measuring cup (it doesn't have to be exact). Set aside.
Add the water to a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Add the mint and stir.
Let the mint steep for 5-10 minutes. The longer it steeps, the stronger the fresh mint tea will be.
Stir in a little honey, sugar, or agave nectar if you prefer a sweeter tea.
Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into your mug (if hot) or over ice in a glass (if iced tea). Add more fresh mint for garnish and serve.