Mint tends to be one of the most productive plants in the herb garden. Thankfully, it’s not hard at all to use up. It’s a delicious tea served both hot and cold. Try your hand at making these mint tea blends to serve your taste buds and your health in an easy and frugal way.
Fresh mint can always be used for tea. Simply use 1 Tablespoon of fresh instead of 1 teaspoon of dried in the recipes below. However, mint dries super easily and can be stored for the winter season when fresh isn’t as readily available. The dried is just as flavorful, too.
Twinings have a delicious range of organic Peppermint tea and Spearmint tea, as well as delicious mint tea blends. Green tea and mint go extremely well together, for instance; the vegetal flavours really compliment each other. You can also combine peppermint with traditional black teas.
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Mint Tea Blends for Health
Indigestion: Mint, plain old mint tea, is great for soothing an upset stomach. Sipping it hot always works. I’ll often make it and drink it cold, Italian Soda style, with a little sparkling water to help soothe an especially upset stomach. This mint tea ‘soda’ is my go-too drink after a long run (say 10 miles or so) when a nauseous stomach can’t seem to settle any other way.
Anxiety: Mint can calm the nerves, combine it with lemon balm to increase the flavor and soothing abilities of both herbs.
Insomnia: Combine 1 teaspoon crumbled mint leaves with 1 teaspoon dried chamomile flowers and steep for 10 minutes. This blend is used by many folks to help bring about restful sleep in a tasty way.
Mint Tea Blends for Taste
Chocolate Mint: Is there really any better combination than mint & chocolate? Put 1 teaspoon crumbled mint leaves with 1 teaspoon Cacao Nibs in a tea ball. Steep for 10 minutes.
Black Mint: Get your herbal tea with a little caffeine kick. Combine 1/2 teaspoon loose black tea with 1/2 teaspoon dried mint leaves in a tea ball. Steep for 5 minutes.
Green Mint: Combine green earl tea with mint, elderflower, and yarrow in this Waning Moon Blend.
Apple Mint: Steep 1 teaspoon of dried mint leaves in 8 ounces of hot cider. A splash of cream in this makes for a delightful and decadent dessert drink. For the adults add a splash of apple brandy to the cup.
Floral Mint: Mint naturally combines well with a number of other floral flavors. This floral blend includes hibiscus, rose, lavender, and chamomile for a delightful cup.
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FAQ
What pairs with mint tea?
What makes mint tea taste better?
What herbs can you mix with mint?
How do you dress up mint tea?
What tea goes well with mint?
Mint goes well with both lemons and herbs with a lemony flavor–such as lemon balm or lemongrass. For a refreshing caffeine boost, add some green tea to the blend. Gunpowder, Chunmee, Chinese sencha or Indian black teas are all great options.
How to make mint tea?
Grind the mint leaves to release the aromas and place in a container. Then add hot filtered water (not boiling) and cover the leaves. Let the tea sit for 3 to 5 minutes. Strain the tea and it’s ready to drink!
Is mint a good tea blend?
Many mint blends are available in loose leaf style and taste better when made from high quality teas and herbs. If you want to try out tea blending with fresh herbs, mint is one of the easiest herbs to grow, and widely available potted in small pots.
What can I add to peppermint tea?
After brewing the tea, squeeze some lemon on top. You can add as much lemon as you like. Alternatively, you can add lemon slices to your tea and leave them steep. This will augment the zesty, fresh flavor of the peppermint and the lemons. 3. Fresh Ginger Slices Ginger is another great choice to combine with your peppermint tea.