A great alternative to peppermint, spearmint offers a softer and sweeter flavor than its fiery cousin. While milder than peppermint, it still brews up a wonderfully refreshing infusion that is distinctly its own.
Caffeine-free.
Ingredients
Spearmint*.
* DENOTES ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
BREWING INSTRUCTIONS
Serving Size: 8 fl oz (237 ml)
BY THE CUP
- Heat water to 200°F (boiling).
- Scoop one level teaspoon of tea into an infuser and place it into your teacup.
- Pour 8 fl oz (237 ml) of hot water over tea leaves.
- Steep for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove infuser and enjoy.
POTFUL
- Determine the capacity of your pot in cups (8 fl oz servings).
- Heat water to 200°F (boiling).
- Place infuser in pot.
- Add tea leaves to your infuser. Use a ratio of one level teaspoon of tea for each cup of water you intend to add.
- Pour hot (200°F) water over the tea leaves.
- Steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove infuser and enjoy.
ICED TEA
For a concentrated brew:
- Use the same leaf quantities as above but halve the water.
- Allow it to cool.
- Pour over ice and enjoy as it dilutes to proper strength.