Lemon Mint Tea
Lemon mint tea is a simple yet refreshing and fragrant drink. Using fresh mint leaves, bright, citrus lemon, and hot water, it's perfect any time of day. This homemade recipe, known as 'nane limon' in my home, is naturally caffeine-free and offers a soothing, zesty flavor, whether served warm or iced.
Equipment
- 1 Tea pot or heatproof jar, pitcher, or even a small saucepan
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves lightly packed
- ½ lemon sliced
- 2 cups hot boiling water
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup or your preferred sweetener, adjust to taste
Instructions
- Pour hot boiling water over fresh mint leaves in a teapot, cover, and steep for 20 minutes.⅓ cup fresh mint leaves, 2 cups hot boiling water
- Add sliced lemon, squeeze to release juice, stir in sweetener, and serve garnished with mint and lemon slices.½ lemon, 2 teaspoons maple syrup
Notes
- Store leftover tea in the fridge for up to 2 days, in a sealed container. For the best taste, take out the lemon and mint after 2 hours.
- You can warm it on the stove or drink it cold with ice
- Wash fresh mint leaves well to remove any dirt.
- Adjust sweetness by starting with a small amount of sweetener and adding more to taste.
- For iced tea, let the tea cool, refrigerate, and serve over ice.
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Nutrition
Calories: 32kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 325IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
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