Mint Tea Honey Lemon (Printable)

A soothing blend of fresh mint, honey, and lemon for a refreshing, natural drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tea Base

01 - 2 cups water
02 - 1 large handful fresh mint leaves (about 15–20 leaves), plus extra for garnish
03 - 1 black or green tea bag (optional, for a stronger brew)

→ Sweetener & Citrus

04 - 2-3 tsp honey (to taste)
05 - 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (about ½ lemon), plus extra lemon slices for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan or kettle.
02 - Rinse the mint leaves and gently bruise them to release their aromatic oils.
03 - Place the mint leaves (and tea bag, if using) in a teapot or heatproof jug.
04 - Pour the hot water over the mint and tea bag. Cover and steep for 5 minutes to allow flavors to infuse.
05 - Remove the tea bag and strain out the mint leaves. Stir in honey and lemon juice until well combined.
06 - Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon to your preference. Pour into cups, garnish with extra mint leaves and lemon slices, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes but feels like something you'd be served at a proper tea house, which is basically magic
  • The combination of honey and lemon creates this perfect balance that somehow manages to be both soothing and refreshing at the same time
02 -
  • The temperature of your water matters more than you might think—boiling but not violently so is the ideal range for extracting mint flavor without destroying delicate compounds
  • Covering your tea while it steeps is absolutely essential since most of the aromatic compounds in mint are volatile and will escape into the air if you leave it uncovered
03 -
  • The best mint for tea is spearmint rather than peppermint, since it has a sweeter, more rounded flavor that doesn't overwhelm the other ingredients
  • If you grow your own mint, harvest it in the morning when the oils are most concentrated for the most flavorful tea possible

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