Mint Tea Helps sooth digestive upset.

Homemade Mint Tea Recipe

Ingredients: (makes 2 cups)

2 cups of water
1½ tbsp fresh mint leaves
Agave nectar or honey (optional)
OR
2 cups water
1 tbsp dried mint
Agave nectar or honey (optional)

tbsp = tablespoon

Directions:

Fresh: You can use whole leaves or finely chop them first. I find by chopping them you get a stronger flavour.

Add the leaves, chopped or whole, to 2 cups and pour on some just *boiled water.

Let steep (sit) for 5-10 minutes before serving. If you like your drinks a little sweeter add the agave nectar, honey or any other natural sweetener.

You can remove the whole leaves or strain the tea if you chopped them. Alternatively you can drink the herbs.

Dried: Divide the dried mint into 2 cups and pour on some just boiled water. Let steep for a few minutes before drinking.

Or add the dried herb to a saucepan of just boiled water before letting steep (sit) for about 5-10 minutes. Making it this way makes it easy to pour through a strainer prior to serving.

*Boiling herbs and spices too long may negate some of the health and well-being benefits.

Reminder: When using herbal teas it's never good to drink in excess.