Fresh Peppermint Leaf Drink (Printable Version)

A fresh, herbal infusion with peppermint leaves that comforts digestion and refreshes naturally.

# What You Need:

→ Herbal

01 - 2 tablespoons fresh peppermint leaves or 2 teaspoons dried peppermint leaves

→ Liquids

02 - 2 cups boiling water

→ Optional Additions

03 - 1–2 teaspoons honey or preferred sweetener
04 - 2 lemon slices

# How to Make It:

01 - Rinse peppermint leaves thoroughly under cool running water.
02 - Place rinsed leaves into a teapot or heatproof jug.
03 - Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the peppermint leaves.
04 - Cover and allow the infusion to steep for 5 minutes to extract flavors.
05 - Strain the liquid into cups to remove leaves.
06 - Optionally add honey or lemon slices, then serve hot or chilled over ice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less time than waiting for coffee to brew and leaves you feeling awake without jitters.
  • The aroma fills your kitchen with a clean, garden-fresh scent that makes even a cluttered counter feel calming.
  • You can sip it hot in winter or pour it over ice in summer and it works beautifully either way.
02 -
  • If you steep it longer than seven minutes, the tea can turn slightly bitter, so set a timer if youre easily distracted.
  • Using lukewarm water will give you a pale, weak tea that tastes like sadness, so wait for a full rolling boil.
03 -
  • Bruise the fresh leaves gently with your fingers before steeping to release even more oils and fragrance.
  • If youre making iced tea, brew it double strength so the flavor doesnt disappear when the ice melts.

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