Low Sugar Fresh Mint Tea
There is something quietly refreshing about a drink that needs almost nothing to taste extraordinary. This mint tea is built on just two real ingredients — fresh mint and hot water — which means the flavor you get is pure, bright, and completely clean. For anyone watching their added sugar intake, this is the kind of drink that genuinely satisfies without requiring a sweetener at all; the mint itself brings a natural coolness that feels almost sweet on its own. A small drizzle of honey is listed as optional, so you stay fully in control of what goes into your cup. The technique matters here: letting the water rest just off the boil before steeping protects the delicate oils in the mint, giving you that vivid, aromatic flavor instead of something flat or bitter. It comes together in minutes and is the kind of simple ritual that makes an afternoon feel a little more intentional.
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Learn more →Ingredients
2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 1 large bunch fresh mint (about 1 oz / 20–25 sprigs)
- 1–2 tsp honey, to taste (optional)
Can be omittedhoney
Instructions
- 1
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan or kettle, then remove from the heat and let it rest for 1 minute until it drops to about 200°F (93°C) — just off the boil.
- 2
Place the rinsed mint sprigs in a teapot or heatproof pitcher. Pour the hot water over the mint.
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