Peppermint Leaf Herbal Infusion (Printable)
A soothing infusion of fresh peppermint leaves, ideal for calming digestion and refreshing senses.
# Ingredient List:
→ Herbal
01 - 2 tablespoons fresh peppermint leaves or 2 teaspoons dried peppermint leaves
→ Liquids
02 - 2 cups boiling water
→ Optional Additions
03 - 1–2 teaspoons honey or sweetener of choice
04 - 2 lemon slices
# Steps:
01 - Rinse the peppermint leaves thoroughly under cool running water.
02 - Place the rinsed leaves into a teapot or heatproof jug.
03 - Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the peppermint leaves.
04 - Cover the vessel and allow the leaves to steep for 5 minutes.
05 - Strain the infusion into cups, removing all leaves.
06 - If desired, add honey or lemon slices. Serve hot or chill and serve over ice.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's ready in under 10 minutes and tastes like you've done something genuinely kind for yourself.
- Your kitchen will smell incredible, and the tea actually settles your stomach without any of the fuss.
- You probably have everything you need right now, and it costs almost nothing to make.
02 -
- Dried peppermint is stronger than fresh, so use half the amount if you're switching—I learned this by accident and ended up with a tea that was almost medicinal.
- Steeping longer than five minutes doesn't always mean better; sometimes it just means a slightly bitter cup that loses its refinement.
03 -
- If you're using a teapot without a built-in strainer, let the leaves settle at the bottom before pouring, or use a simple mesh infuser and you'll never have leaf bits in your mouth.
- The moment you pour the boiling water is when the magic starts; that's the best time to just stop and breathe in what you've created.