Naturally sweetened with honey and packed with rich peppermint flavor, you only need 2 ingredients for the best cup of peppermint tea you’ve ever tasted! It’s easy to make and perfect for enjoying hot or iced.
Quick Look at the Recipe
- 🫖 Flavor: Bright mint flavor with subtle sweetness
- 🕒 Ready In: 25 minutes
- 👥 Servings: 4 cups
- 🥣 Main Ingredients: Fresh peppermint leaves, honey
- 👩🍳 Tip: Raw honey is added to the tea once it has partially cooled giving it a rich sweetness and additional nutrition.
Because the Best Drinks Are Homemade
I think homemade drinks are one of the most underrated things you can make from scratch. Whether it’s water kefir, healthy lemonade, or watermelon juice, I love experimenting with new flavors! Not only are they delicious, but they’re so much cheaper and healthier than what you could get in the store.
Whenever I go over to my mom’s house, she always has homemade peppermint tea to share. My whole family loves it iced or hot (though personally I prefer it iced), and I know you’ll love it too.
What Makes this Mint Tea Special?
- Versatile drink perfect for enjoying iced or hot.
- Rich, minty flavor dried tea can’t compete with!
- Healthy treat sweetened only with honey.
Ingredients
Tools Needed
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once it’s boiling, remove it from the heat and stir in the peppermint leaves.
Cover the pot and allow the tea to steep for 15-20 minutes.
Step 2: Next, pour the tea through a mesh strainer to remove the leaves.
Step 3: Then allow the tea to cool to a drinkable, but still warm, temperature (you can leave it at room temperature or place in the fridge to speed up the process).
Finally, stir in the honey. You can adjust the amount slightly to your personal taste.
Step 4: Serve your homemade peppermint tea hot or chill and serve iced.
If you’re looking for more homemade teas, check out my recipes for iced spearmint tea and NORA tea!
Tips for Success
Don’t skimp on the peppermint – More is almost always better than less!
Steep between 15 and 20 minutes – If you don’t steep long enough, it’ll lack flavor. However, if you let it go too long, it will become bitter.
Wait to add the honey – To keep the honey raw, wait to add it until the tea has cooled to a drinkable temperature.
If enjoying cold, wait until last-minute to add ice – This way you’ll avoid the ice melting and watering it down.
Violet’s Tips for Serving
This tea is delicious hot or iced! Serve with a sprig of fresh peppermint leaf for a classic presentation.
FAQs
Homemade peppermint tea has a fresher, often more natural flavor than store-bought tea. The honey also adds a richness unique to homemade tea.
Store this tea in an airtight container (such as a mason jar) in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can enjoy straight from the fridge or reheat it to drink it hot.
If you try this recipe, let me know in the comments! Tag me on Instagram @violet_rightathome
Peppermint Tea with Fresh Peppermint Leaves
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh peppermint leaves
- 1/4 cup honey raw
- 1 quart water
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat.1 quart water
- Remove from the heat and stir in the peppermint leaves.2 cups fresh peppermint leaves
- Cover the pot and allow the tea to steep for 15-20 minutes.
- Pour the tea through a mesh strainer to remove the leaves.
- Allow the tea to cool to a drinkable temperature and stir in the honey.1/4 cup honey
- Serve your homemade peppermint tea hot or chill and serve iced.
Notes
- To avoid weak or bitter tea, make sure to steep for 15-20 minutes.
- To keep the honey raw, wait to add it until the tea has cooled to a drinkable temperature. Depending on your desired sweetness, feel free to use more or less.
- If you’re serving this tea cold, add the ice last-minute to avoid watering it down.
Nutrition
If you tried this mint tea, I’d love to hear how it turned out for you! Please make sure to come back and leave a comment and a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating.
I love using fresh ingredients and this tea is such a delicious staple! Let me know if you have any questions on brewing your own tea from fresh peppermint. I always love to help!