Pecan Free Fresh Mint Tea
There is something quietly luxurious about a cup of tea made entirely from scratch, and this fresh mint version delivers that feeling in under ten minutes. The ingredients list is beautifully short — just water, a generous bunch of fresh mint, and a touch of honey if you like a hint of sweetness — so there is genuinely nothing hidden to worry about. Steeping the mint in water that has just come off the boil coaxes out a clean, bright fragrance without turning the flavor bitter or grassy. The result is a pale green-gold cup that tastes far more elegant than anything that comes out of a paper sachet. It works equally well as a calming evening ritual or a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up, served warm or cooled down over ice. Simple, wholesome, and completely free of any nut-based ingredients or cross-contamination concerns, this is the kind of recipe you will find yourself coming back to again and again.
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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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