Mint Tea
This recipe makes 8 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 26 |
| pro | 0 g |
| total fat | 0 g |
| sat. fat | 0 g |
| carb | 7 g |
| fibre | 0 g |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 4 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| folate | 4 |
Tea is often served before meals, and always after. Spearmint has the best flavour; other infusions, such as cinnamon, saffron and lemon verbena, are sometimes added for fragrance.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, (about 1 bunch)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp chinese green tea, (such as Gunpowder)
Preparation
Rinse 6-cup (1.5 L) teapot with boiling water; discard. Place mint, sugar and tea in teapot.
Add 5 cups (1.25 L) boiling water to teapot; let steep for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir gently. Serve immediately.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: October 2004
- Keywords : Drinks-non alcohol; Boil; Tea; Mint;
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