Peppermint Tea Preparation

If you would like a refreshing herbal tea that has excellent health benefits, give peppermint tea a place of honor in your kitchen cupboard.  It is wise to purchase the best quality peppermint – Oregon peppermint is considered the best being the most aromatic and potent form of the mint.  You can buy this herbal tea in tea bags or as loose tea, it’s up to you.

Peppermint tea preparation is a simple task; it just has to be performed correctly for the best results. Use fresh cold water to brew tea.  Let the water almost come to a boil and then pour a little into your teapot and swirl it around to coat the sides.  Then throw it away.  Now it’s time to put the tea in.  The basic measurement is one teaspoon of tea per person and one for the pot.  So if you have three people for tea, then you need to put four teaspoons of tea into your teapot.  Pour the almost boiling water onto the peppermint leaves in your teapot. The tea leaves should stay infused in the water for 5-7 minutes – the longer it brews the stronger the taste.  Then take out the leaves (the tea egg, tea bag(s) or tea infuser) and your tea is ready to drink. It also makes great iced tea, served with a slice or two of lemon.

You’ll love the cool, fresh taste of this tea, which is known to calm the digestive system and is good for nausea, stomach ache and heartburn.  It’s fruity, refreshing and aromatic taste is also a perfect pick-me up any time of the day. It’s also a good drink to have after your meal as it will help digest your food.  Check out the many tea websites to find out more.  You can order it online and have it delivered to your door – how’s that for stress free tea!