Fruited Mint Tea Food

FRESH MINT TEA

Steps:

• Take a few leaves of the mint in one hand and sharply clap your other hand on top, then drop the leaves into a teapot or cafetiere. Repeat with the rest of the mint, saving a few small sprigs for each glass as a garnish.
• Fill up the pot with boiling water and let it infuse for 2-3 mins or until the liquid starts to take on a slight pale yellow/green hue. Strain the tea into cups or heatproof glasses and sweeten with honey to taste. Drop the reserved mint into the cups to decorate if you like.

MINT TEA PUNCH

Steps:

• Place the tea bags and mint sprigs into a large pitcher. Pour boiling water over them, and allow to steep for about 8 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags and mint leaves, squeezing out excess liquid. Stir in sugar until dissolved, then stir in the orange juice and lemon juice. Pour in the cold water. Serve over ice cubes, garnished with orange or lemon slices.

FRUITED MINT TEA

Steps:

• Pour the boiling water over the tea and mint sprigs.
• Cover, and let steep at least 5 minutes.
• Remove the tea bags and mint, squeezing gently.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients.
• Serve over ice with additional mint sprigs as garnish, if desired.

MINT TEA

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil. When it's boiling, add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Turn off the heat.
• Drop the tea bags and the orange peel into a teapot. Rip the mint leaves and drop them in too. Pour the water into the teapot, put the lid on, and allow to steep for about 10 minutes.
• When you're ready to serve, pour into small glasses, using a tea strainer. If you can, try pouring a good few inches from the glass - this cools down the tea, and creates a light foam on top that is traditional. You can also chill this tea and serve over ice on hot days. Refreshing, and great for your digestion!

CITRUS ICED TEA WITH MINT

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, bring 1 qt. of water to a boil. Add tea bags and mint. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. Strain; discard tea bags and mint. , In a large container, combine lemonade mix and remaining water. Stir in the tea and orange juice. Cool. Serve over ice.

MOROCCAN MINT TEA

Steps:

• Combine mint, sugar, honey and tea in a teapot.
• Pour boiling water over and let steep 5 to 8 minutes.
• Strain out mint and tea leaves and pour into glasses.
• Garnish with a mint sprig and serve.

FRUITED ICE TEA

Steps:

• Let tea bags steep in boiling water (approx. 5 minutes).
• Remove and add sugar.
• Add frozen juices and enough water to make 1 gallon.
• Pour into glasses over ice.

FRUITED MINT TEA

Steps:

• Boil water and allow all tea bags to brew (5-10minutes) Add orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, and cold water. Mix together & serve.