Fresh Spearmint Tea

There is nothing quite as special as harvesting fresh herbs and using them right away. One of my favorite ways to use herbs from the garden is in a fresh spearmint tea.

The minty leaves will be full of essential oils, giving the tea a rich, buttery feel.

I learned to do this from the grandma of a family I stayed with in Southern France. Only, she had peppermint in her garden. I’m a bit envious as every time I’ve tried to grow peppermint something has eaten it. So I stick to my well established spearmint.

Preparation:

Cut a hand full of spearmint (or other garden mint).

Rinse well in cool water to remove any dust or insects that may be present.

Insert the fresh herbs, stem and all, into a tea pot.

Boil water on the stove or in an electric kettle. Remove the water from heat for a minute, so that it is not boiling. Pour the hot water over the fresh herbs in your teapot.

Allow the herbs to steep for five minutes.

Serve while still warm.

Notes on Fresh Spearmint Tea

The grandma that I stayed with in France would have said that this isn’t a tea at all, because tea comes from a tea tree. She would call this an infusion (with a french accent).

This tea is also a digestif, or a drink to be consumed after eating. Mint in general is a good aid for settling tummy issues. Digestifs are normally night cap cocktails. So this is a good non-alcoholic alternative.

This fresh herb tea has a wonderful buttery mint flavor, and is caffeine free!

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