Fresh peppermint tea
Fresh mint tea is not just a drink, it's aromatherapy. The essential oils (menthol) hidden in the leaves are released by the hot water, creating a cooling sensation even in a hot drink.
Ingredients
1
bunch
Fresh mint
500
ml
Hot water (not boiling)
1
tbsp
Honey
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Equipment Needed
- Teapot
Instructions
1
✓
Wash the mint and clap the leaves once with your palms before placing them in the pot.
Tip: Physically 'breaking' the leaves ruptures cell walls, allowing essential oils to flow more easily into the water.
2
✓
Pour over 80-90°C water and cover for 7 minutes.
Tip: Covering is important, otherwise the precious essential oils will evaporate with the steam.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Fresh mint
- 500 ml Hot water (not boiling)
- 1 tbsp Honey