Mint Tea - substitute your regular tea!

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11:59 AM | 28-01-2019

Prep Time
2 minutes

Cook Time
10 minutes

Servings
2 persons

Making a mint tea from scratch is simple and easy, and it's great to have on hand as an alternative to the regular dairy tea. For those of you who are tea-fans and would not want to forgo your liking for your favourite comfort drink, this recipe is a great respite. Prepared using the flavourful, healthful mint and nut-milk, this Mint tea would not take much time for you to get adapted to in order to transition to a healthier lifestyle!

Ingredients

Fresh/Dried mint leaves (pudina leaves): 2 tsp
Water: 2.5 cups
Honey: 1-2 tsp

Method

Wash the mint leaves in fresh water. In a tea pan add water and the mint leaves.
Boil the water for 3-4 min till the flavours and aroma of the mint starts infusing in the water.
The water will start becoming green. Let the quantity of green color in the water increase.
Pour this tea in your favourite mug.
Add 1-2 tsps of honey (as per desired sweetness)

Eating guide:

Food group: Herbs (Teas & drink)
Apt for winter season, when you crave something hot. A good replacement to the regular dairy tea.

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Asha Shivaram

02:09 PM | 28-01-2019

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