
There is something quietly luxurious about a cup of tea made entirely from scratch, and this one delivers that feeling in under ten minutes. Fresh mint steeped in just-off-the-boil water produces a pale, golden-green brew that smells incredible and tastes clean and bright — nothing like the dusty dried stuff in a tea bag. A drizzle of honey rounds out the natural sweetness of the mint without overpowering it, though the tea is genuinely lovely on its own if you prefer to skip it. Because this recipe is built from three whole, unprocessed ingredients, there is absolutely nothing hidden in the cup — no additives, no thickeners, no animal-derived setting agents that sometimes sneak into flavored or packaged teas. It is as pure and straightforward as a recipe gets, which makes it a genuinely satisfying choice when you want something warming and trustworthy. Serve it immediately while the color is still vivid and the aroma is at its peak.
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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.
Place the rinsed mint sprigs in a teapot or heatproof pitcher. Pour the hot water over the mint.
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