Fresh Mint Tea with Cinnamon
Fresh mint tea with cinnamon is a quick warm drink for one cup, ready in 5 minutes with honey to taste.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup boiling water
- 1 sprig fresh mint
- 1 sprig lemon balm
- 1 cinnamon stick
- honey to taste
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
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
NOTES
1. Why let the water cool before adding the herbs? It softens the heat and gives the tea a rounder, better flavor.
2. How long should I steep it? About 5 minutes. Less can taste weak, while much longer can make the mint too strong.
3. Can I sweeten it later? Yes. Taste first, then add honey a little at a time.
4. What kind of mint works best? Use fresh, green mint. If the sprig looks dry, the tea will taste flat.
5. Can I change the herbs? Yes. Try rosemary, sage, and star anise for a different herbal version.
Nutrition
Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 10mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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