Lemon Mint Tea

Ingredients

• 10–12 fresh mint leaves (or 2 tablespoon dried mint)
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2–3 thin slices of fresh lemon
• 1 teaspoon honey or sugar (optional, to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the mint leaves in a teapot.

2. 2

   Pour boiling water over the leaves, filling the teapot until they are fully covered.

3. 3

   Cover the pot and let the tea steep for 5–10 minutes, depending on how strong you like it.

4. 4

   Add 1–2 thin slices of fresh lemon to each cup, then pour the hot mint tea over the lemons.

5. 5

   Sweeten with honey or sugar to taste, if desired.

6. 6

   --- How to Dry Mint Leaves? ---

7. 7

   Pick the mint leaves off the stems and discard any damaged ones.

8. 8

   Wash the leaves thoroughly, then rinse using a strainer.

9. 9

   Spread the leaves in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel and set them on your counter to air-dry. Leave them for 4–5 days, or until they feel completely dry and crumbly.

10. 10

    Transfer the dried mint leaves to a glass jar and store it in your pantry away from heat and sunlight.