Spicy Mint Tea Recipes

SPICY MINT TEA

Steps:

• Steep 1 tea bag, 6 mint stems and cayenne pepper in 2 cups of boiling water.
• Strain the mixture, keeping only the liquid.
• Add the sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon stick to the mint mixture and refrigerate.
• When ready to serve, remove the cinnamon stick and dilute the mint mixture with equal parts of water.
• Serve in a tall glass with ice, add a fresh mint sprig and a lemon slice for garnishing.

MINT TEA PUNCH

Steps:

• Place the tea bags and mint sprigs into a large pitcher. Pour boiling water over them, and allow to steep for about 8 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags and mint leaves, squeezing out excess liquid. Stir in sugar until dissolved, then stir in the orange juice and lemon juice. Pour in the cold water. Serve over ice cubes, garnished with orange or lemon slices.

SPICY MINT TEA

Steps:

• 1. Steep 1 tea bag, 6 mint stems and cayenne pepper in 2 cups of boiling water.
• 2. Strain the mixture, keeping only the liquid.
• 3. Add the sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon stick to the mint mixture and allow to cool on counter.
• 4. After tea has cooled refrigerate, until ready to serve.
• 5. When ready to serve, remove the cinnamon stick and dilute the mint mixture with equal parts of water.
• 6. Serve in a tall glass with ice, add a fresh mint sprig and a lemon slice for garnishing.

INSTANT SPICED TEA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Store in an airtight container. , For one serving: Pour 1 cup boiling water into a mug; stir in 1 tablespoon tea mix until dissolved.

LAVENDER MINT TEA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the mint, lavender and rosemary. Add boiling water. Cover and steep for 4 minutes. Strain tea, discarding mint mixture. Stir in honey if desired. Serve immediately.

MINTY SPIKED VANILLA ICED TEA

Steps:

• Bring 12 cups water, the mint, tea, vanilla seeds and sugar to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Boil for about 10 minutes, then remove from the heat and let steep for another 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and mint sprigs and strain into large pitcher. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For each serving, fill a glass with ice, add 2 ounces of the bourbon and pour tea over. Garnish with a mint sprig mint and a lemon slice.

WINTER HERB TEA MIX

Steps:

• In a small airtight container, combine the herbs. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months., To prepare tea: Place 1-1/2 teaspoons tea mix in a glass measuring cup. With the end of a wooden spoon handle, crush mixture until aromas are released. Add boiling water. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. Strain tea into a mug, discarding herbs. Stir in honey; serve with lemon.