Peppermint tea is perfect hot or cold. When summer heat soars, a pitcher of this delightful beverage misted with condensation makes an appealing and frugal alternative to soda. And when winter winds blow, bundle up in a favorite corner with a good book and a steaming cup.

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Besides being delicious, peppermint tea serves as a digestive aid and can relieve gas, bloating, and other complaints.

You can purchase peppermint tea bags from the grocery store or opt to brew loose leaf peppermint tea. If you have a mint patch growing in the yard, you can make your tea from fresh peppermint leaves. Fresh mint tea is a real treat.

How to Make Peppermint Tea (Hot or Cold)

Fresh Peppermint Tea

1. Pinch two-three sprigs of peppermint per person, depending on how strong you want the tea. The picture, above, is the amount I use for a 16-ounce cup.
2. Wash the peppermint leaves thoroughly under clean running water.
3. Put the leaves in a tea pot or tea press.
4. Add boiling water to fill the tea pot or tea press.
5. Steep 2 minutes for a mild cup, 3 minutes for a stronger cup, and 4 minutes to use as a digestive aid.
6. Pour the tea into cups or let it cool to pour into a pitcher for iced mint tea.
7. When serving, add a twist of lemon, if you prefer, and maybe a spoonful of evaporated cane juice (a healthier option than refined white sugar) or honey.

Peppermint Tea From Tea Bags

1. Follow the package directions and multiply the amount of bags and boiling water times the number of people you are making peppermint tea for.
2. Put your tea bags in individual cups, a tea pot, or a tea press.
3. Fill with boiling water.
4. Steep 2 minutes for a mild cup, 3 minutes for a stronger cup, and 4 minutes to use as a digestive aid.
5. Pour the tea into cups or wait for it to cool, then put it in a pitcher to make cold mint tea.
6. Serve with a twist of lemon, if desired, or with evaporated cane juice, or honey.

Loose Leaf Peppermint Tea

1. Use a heaping teaspoon per person.
2. Put your tea in a tea press or tea pot.
3. Add boiling water to fill.
4. Steep 2 minutes for a mild cup, 3 minutes for a stronger cup, and 4 minutes to use as a digestive aid.
5. Pour the tea into cups or wait for it to cool, then put it in a pitcher to make cold mint tea.
6. Serve with a twist of lemon, if desired, or with evaporated cane juice, or honey.

Whatever form of peppermint tea you make, the final step is always the same: relax and enjoy it!

What do you like to add to peppermint tea? Are there other ways you use peppermint?

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