Fresh Mint Tea (AIP, Paleo, Vegan)

Again, I really am the worse food blogger ever. This summer has flown by and I just let life get in the way, but I have a lot of fun things to share, plus a recipe for a delicious refreshing summer drink.

Fresh Mint Tea

After our amazing shopping trip, my mom sent me home with a bushel of fresh mint. Yes, a bushel! It filled an entire grocery bag. The first thing I thought of was some simple fresh tea. It doesn’t get better than a glass of cold mint tea in the heat of a Mid-Atlantic summer, trust me.

Ingredients

Mint leaves - About 1 ½ cups

Boiling Water - 2 liters

Sugar (optional)

Equipment

Large bowl

Fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth (and rubber band)

Medium pot or electric tea pot

Wooden spoon

Pitcher

Instructions

1. Place strainer and or cheese cloth over big bowl.

2. Pull mint leaves off steams, wash them thoroughly, and put them in strainer

3. Pour boiling water over top of leaves, water should cover leaves.

4. Muddle leaves with wooden spoon.

5. Allow it to brew until the water cools to room temperature. Occasionally use the wooden spoon to muddle leaves.

6. Remove strainer and leaves and pour tea into pitcher or a few mason jars. Should you want to sweeten your tea, this is where you add sugar to your taste. I just love the taste of mint, so no sugar for me. Place into fridge to cool, and then enjoy!