Some days call for a full pot of coffee. Other days need one quiet cup of tea and five minutes to breathe. This fresh mint tea with cinnamon is that kind of drink.
The mint keeps it bright, the cinnamon adds warmth, and a little honey softens the flavor. It is quick, simple, and perfect for a busy afternoon when you want something warm in your hands.
Why you'll love this recipe
This tea makes one cup and is ready in 5 minutes. No teapot, no big batch, no extra steps. The flavor is clean and gentle.
Fresh mint gives it a bright herbal taste, cinnamon brings a soft warmth, and lemon balm makes it a little fresher. Let the boiled water cool for about 2 minutes before adding the herbs. That small pause gives your tea more flavor.
What You Need
- Fresh mint: the main flavor. Use a lively green sprig for the freshest taste. Lemon balm: adds a light lemony note that keeps the tea bright.
- Cinnamon stick: gives warmth without turning the tea heavy.
- Honey: softens the herbs and lets you sweeten the tea exactly how you like it.
- Water: freshly boiled, then cooled for a couple of minutes before steeping.
- Tip: No mint or cinnamon? Try fresh rosemary, sage, and star anise for a different herbal tea.
Top Tips
- Do not pour boiling water straight over the herbs. Waiting 2 minutes gives the tea a gentler, fuller flavor.
- Keep the steeping time close to 5 minutes. The mint stays fresh, and the cinnamon does not take over.
- Add the honey at the end. Start with a little, taste, and add more if you want.
Serve with
- This tea is lovely on its own, especially when you only want one quiet cup.
- For something small on the side, serve it with Salted Butter Cookies. They are buttery, crisp, and made for coffee or tea.
- If you want a brighter bite, Easy Puff Pastry Lemon Cookies fit well with the fresh mint and lemon balm.
- Serving this tea as part of a small afternoon moment? The Elegant Afternoon Tea Party recipes are a good place to pick a few extra bites.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup boiling water
- 1 sprig fresh mint
- 1 sprig lemon balm
- 1 cinnamon stick
- honey, to taste
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Instructions
- Boil the water and let it cool for about 2 minutes.¾ cup boiling water
- Pour the hot water into a cup
- Add the mint, lemon balm and cinnamon stick.1 sprig fresh mint, 1 sprig lemon balm, 1 cinnamon stick
- Steep for 5 minutes.
- Stir in honey to taste and serve warm. Relax...honey
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