Spearmint Iced Tea
Servings
Prep Time
1
quart jar
Ingredients
8-12
tbsp
Dried Spearmint Leaves
1-2
tsp
Sweetener of Choice
we used honey
6-8
Ice Cubes
Instructions
Put the dried leaves into your quart jar, and pour boiling water until the jar is 3/4 full. Let the tea steep for 30-45 minutes, and strain.
Add ice cubes, or chill the tea in the refrigerator. When chilled, sweeten if desired.
Notes
Add extra flavor with a handful of berries, sparkling water, or fresh lemon and mint leaves.
Adapted from Rosemary Gladstar’s “Medicinal Herbs: A Beginners Guide”, 2012, p.203-205.