Best Spicy Mint Tea Recipes

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SPICY MINT TEA



Spicy Mint Tea image

This is a sassy mint tea. I hope that you will enjoy this wonderful treat. You can use different types of fresh mint in this tea if you like, chocolate mint would work really well.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Beverages

Time 2h5m

Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 orange pekoe tea bag
6 large mint sprigs, large stems with large leaves (lightly crushed)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups boiling water, boiling
1 cup white sugar, white
1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1 cinnamon stick
2 slices lemons, garnish
2 mint sprigs, garnish

Steps:

  • Steep 1 tea bag, 6 mint stems and cayenne pepper in 2 cups of boiling water.
  • Strain the mixture, keeping only the liquid.
  • Add the sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon stick to the mint mixture and refrigerate.
  • When ready to serve, remove the cinnamon stick and dilute the mint mixture with equal parts of water.
  • Serve in a tall glass with ice, add a fresh mint sprig and a lemon slice for garnishing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.2, Fat 0.2, Sodium 8.9, Carbohydrate 105, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 101.5, Protein 0.3

SPICY MINT TEA



Spicy Mint Tea image

In the old days, a steaming cup of mint tea was said to dispel headaches, heartburn and indigestion. I don't know about that, but I do know that this tea refreshes me every time.-Ione Banks, Jefferson, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups water
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
4 whole allspice
2 cups fresh mint leaves
Honey, optional

Steps:

  • Bring the water, cinnamon, cloves and allspice to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Stir in mint leaves. Remove from heat and steep for 5 minutes. Strain into cups. Sweeten with honey if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Fat trace fat (trace saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 9 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3 g carbohydrate, Fiber 2 g fiber, Protein 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchange

SPICY MINT TEA



Spicy Mint Tea image

This is a sassy mint tea. I hope that you will enjoy this wonderful treat. You can use different types of fresh mint in this tea if you like. I think that chocolate mint would work really well.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Other Drinks

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 orange pekoe tea bag
6 large mint sprigs, large stems with large leaves (lightly crushed)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 c boiling water
1 c white sugar, white
1/2 c lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1 cinnamon stick
2 slices lemons, garnish
2 mint sprigs, garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Steep 1 tea bag, 6 mint stems and cayenne pepper in 2 cups of boiling water.
  • 2. Strain the mixture, keeping only the liquid.
  • 3. Add the sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon stick to the mint mixture and allow to cool on counter.
  • 4. After tea has cooled refrigerate, until ready to serve.
  • 5. When ready to serve, remove the cinnamon stick and dilute the mint mixture with equal parts of water.
  • 6. Serve in a tall glass with ice, add a fresh mint sprig and a lemon slice for garnishing.

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