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Tea · From Bladwijzer

Home-grown peppermint tea

Updated on 9 October 2026

• Makes: 1 cup
• Time: 5 min + drying
• From: Peppermint

Ingredients

• 1 heaped teaspoon dried peppermint leaves (or a fresh sprig)
• 250 ml water

Method

1. Bring the water to the boil and let it cool for half a minute.
2. Put the mint in a tea infuser or straight into the cup and pour over the water.
3. Cover and steep for 5 to 8 minutes so the menthol does not evaporate.
4. Strain and drink plain or with a slice of lemon.

Storing: Drink it fresh. The dried leaves keep for a year in a closed jar.