1. Peppermint Tea
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Peppermint Tea For 2 people
Mint leaves 100 gr Salt A little
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How to make Peppermint Tea
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Prepare the mint leaves
After buying the mint leaves, soak them in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, then take them out to drain.
After draining, pick the young and fresh leaves, discarding any old or worm-eaten leaves.
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Drying mint leaves
You place the fresh, young mint leaves into the microwave at medium power and heat for about 10 minutes to ensure the tea leaves are dried.
Tip: If you do not use a microwave, you can dry the mint leaves in the sun for 1 – 2 days depending on whether it is strong or gentle sunlight!
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Brewing mint tea
Boil about 200ml of water, prepare a cup, add a small amount of dried mint leaves into the cup and pour about 200ml of boiling water in, let it steep for about 5 minutes and you can drink it!
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Final Product
Mint tea has a cool and refreshing taste that is very easy to drink. With just a few simple steps, you can quickly have a delicious glass of mint tea to quench your thirst as well as enjoy it every morning to feel more refreshed.
2. Fresh Lemon Mint Tea
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fresh Lemon Mint Tea Serves 2 people
Mint leaves 31 gr Yellow lemon 1 fruit Tea bags 1 pack (any type) Sugar 50 gr Salt a little Ice cubes a little
How to choose ripe yellow lemons
- Choose lemons with a thin, bright yellow skin, firm and shiny, not rough or lumpy, and without any mold.
- Choose lemons that are round and even, with a large stem end, and the lemon should feel heavy in your hand. Do not choose lemons that are too small as they are under ripe, will have less juice, and may taste bitter.
- Fresh lemons, when rolled gently, will release a sharp, pleasant aroma, while lemons with chemicals will have a harsh, strong smell that is unpleasant.
Tools needed
Blender, glass, knife, cutting board,…
How to make fresh lemon mint tea
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Prepare the mint leaves
When you buy mint leaves, choose the young and fresh leaves, discarding any old or damaged ones.
Then, soak the mint leaves in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, rinse and let them drain, then chop finely.
Peel the yellow lemons and cut them into small pieces.
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Blend fresh mint and lime mixture
You put the mint leaves and lime in the blender, add 50g of sugar, 200ml of water, and blend the fresh mint and lime mixture until smooth.
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Brew fresh mint lime tea
The fresh mint and lime mixture after blending, you strain it through a sieve to get the pure juice.
You brew 1 bag of tea with 150ml of hot water, then steep for 10 minutes and remove the tea bag.
Prepare a glass, add some ice cubes and pour the tea mixture and fresh mint lime juice into it, and you already have a refreshing and delicious drink!
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Final Product
A cup of fresh mint lime tea can invigorate you just by smelling it. The tea has a sweet-sour flavor, with a cool and spicy taste, making it a perfect drink to enjoy during this hot summer!
3. Blueberry Mint Tea
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Blueberry Mint Tea Serves 1
Mint tea bags 1 bag Mint syrup 10 ml Blueberry jam 30 ml Honey 15 ml
Where to buy mint blueberry tea ingredients?
- The ingredients for making mint blueberry tea include: mint tea bags, mint syrup, blueberry jam. Currently, you can easily find these ingredients at supermarkets, stores selling mixing ingredients, or on popular e-commerce websites.
- In addition, you can refer to recipes for making mint syrup and blueberry jam from the guide article by TasteVN.
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Tools needed
Shaker, glass
How to prepare Mint Blueberry Tea
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Steep mint tea
Soak 1 mint tea bag in 60ml of boiling water for about 3 – 5 minutes to extract the tea essence, then remove the tea bag.
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Brewing Blueberry Mint Tea
You put into the shaker 60ml of steeped mint tea, 10ml of mint syrup, 15ml of honey, a little ice, and shake the mixture well.
Prepare a glass, add 30ml of blueberry jam and a little ice, pour the mint tea mixture from the shaker into the glass, and garnish with 1 – 2 sprigs of mint and a slice of lemon to enhance the drink’s appeal, and it’s done.
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Final Product
After completing the above steps, you have a delicious blueberry mint tea, with a refreshing coolness and a tangy taste that captivates the drinker.
What is mint leaves? Distinguishing between mint leaves and spearmint
- Mint leaves, also known as European mint, are a natural hybrid and are cultivated widely around the world.
- Mint leaves originate from Europe and the Middle East, with stems that grow upright or sprawled, sometimes reaching up to 1 meter high. In contrast, spearmint typically grows wild, has upright stems, and can also reach a height of up to 1 meter, similar to mint.
- Mint leaves grow symmetrically and have an egg-like shape. Spearmint leaves are elongated, and can be white, pale pink, or purple.
- Mint leaves have a strong fragrance and a cool, spicy taste. Spearmint leaves have a milder scent than mint, with a less intense, fragrant spiciness.
With 3 recipes for making mint tea that are refreshing, easy to drink, and simple to make provided by TasteVN above, we hope you will have more ways to create a delicious and enticing new beverage!
