BHA & BHT Free Fresh Mint Tea
There is something deeply satisfying about a cup of tea made from nothing but fresh herbs, hot water, and a drizzle of honey. This one is as clean and simple as it gets — no tea bags, no flavor packets, no preservatives hiding in a foil wrapper. For anyone navigating a diet free from synthetic antioxidants like BHA and BHT, packaged teas and flavored beverages can be a surprisingly tricky category, since those additives often appear in processed food products without much fanfare. Here, every ingredient is whole and recognizable: a generous bunch of fresh mint, water brought just off the boil, and optional honey to round out the brightness. The technique matters too — steeping at around 200°F rather than a full rolling boil keeps the mint flavor clean and aromatic rather than bitter or flat. What you end up with is a pale green-gold cup that smells incredible and tastes even better, whether you sip it plain or sweetened.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 1 large bunch fresh mint (about 1 oz / 20–25 sprigs)
- 1–2 tsp honey, to taste (optional)
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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