FRESH SPEARMINT TEA RECIPE
Fresh spearmint leaves infused into a soothing herbal spearmint tea recipe has many benefits. The herbal aroma and flavor are ideal to be enjoyed at any time of the day, to refresh in the morning, or soothe in the evening. Full of antioxidants the bright green hue of the tea is an indicator of the health benefits of spearmint which includes its positive effect on digestion, improving memory, and lowering blood sugar. Serve the tea with lemon for a citrus burst and honey as a natural sweetener, satisfying both hot or chilled as an iced tea. Learn how to make spearmint tea with dried leaves by following these steps:
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Categories Tea
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place a small saucepan on medium heat and add the water.
- Bring the water to the boil then remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Add the spearmint leaves to the boiling water and allow to infuse for 5 minutes, steep for longer for a stronger tea.
- Strain the spearmint tea into a glass and add the lemon slice, lemon juice and honey.
- Serve the tea hot or chilled with plenty of ice.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 78 calories, Sugar 7.2g, Sodium 0.3g, Fat 1g, Carbohydrate 18.9g, Fiber 7.8g, Protein 3.7g
SPEARMINT TEA
-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add spearmint leaves and let stand 5 minutes. Strain tea into a teacup or mug.
Nutrition Facts :
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