Peppermint Tea with Honey (Printable)

A refreshing blend of peppermint and honey, perfect for a soothing warm beverage.

# What You Need:

→ Tea

01 - 2 cups water
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh peppermint leaves or 2 peppermint tea bags

→ Sweetener

03 - 2 teaspoons honey, adjust to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

04 - 2 sprigs fresh mint

# How-To:

01 - Bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil in a kettle or small saucepan.
02 - Place fresh peppermint leaves or tea bags into a teapot or heatproof mug.
03 - Pour boiling water over peppermint and allow to steep for 5 minutes.
04 - Remove leaves or tea bags, then stir in honey until completely dissolved.
05 - Pour infusion into cups, garnish with mint sprigs if desired, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the easiest way to feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself in just ten minutes.
  • Fresh peppermint tastes so completely different from what you'd expect—bright, almost crisp, nothing like the artificial mint candy flavor.
  • The honey dissolves into something silky, making every sip feel intentional and warm.
02 -
  • Cold water poured over hot peppermint is a crime—always use water that's just boiled or still steaming, or the leaves won't release their full flavor.
  • Honey stirred into warm tea dissolves instantly and tastes silky; honey added to cooled tea just sinks to the bottom and feels gritty against your teeth.
03 -
  • If you grow peppermint, pinch leaves just before the plant flowers—that's when the flavor is at its absolute peak, almost startlingly intense.
  • Save your used peppermint leaves in a jar to dry out and use later; they're still fragrant and still work beautifully in a second steep or blended with other teas.

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