2
servings15
minutes15
minutesINGREDIENTS
1 cup 1 peppermint leaves
2 cups 2 water (filtered or distilled)
1 Tbsp 1 agave nectar or any honey of your choice
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add the peppermint leaves and water in a pot and bring it to a boil.
- Once the water is boiling, turn the heat off.
- Let it stand for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Strain the tea from the pot to a cup using a tea or coffee strainer.
- Add honey and stir.
- You can buy the peppermint leaves at your local farmers market or in the produce or fresh vegetable section of your local grocery store.
Peppermint Tea Benefits
You will enjoy the cooling and flavorful taste of this peppermint tea! Made with fresh peppermint leaves, It’s the perfect tea to drink when you have a cold, flu, headaches or migraine. You can drink it after meals to aid digestion.
Benefits of Peppermint Leaves
- Peppermint is a mint hybrid that was first grown in England back in the 17th century.
- It is great for respiratory health, it helps in opening up airways.
- Peppermint tea is usually taken after meals to aid digestion and bloating. It can help relax the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Hot Peppermint tea encourages sweating and cools fever.
- Peppermint is good for the immune system due to the antimicrobial properties it contains.
You can grow your own peppermint plant and make your own peppermint tea completely free. The peppermint plant is very easy to grow and it doesn’t take that much space in your garden. You can grow it in your backyard or even inside a pot or planter in your balcony if you live in an apartment. Once your peppermint plant is big enough, you will be able to enjoy this peppermint tea everyday, for free!
You should really try my watermelon juice recipe with mint leaves and lemons because it tastes amazing 🙂 Here is the link for you: Watermelon Juice Recipe.
