Peppermint tea is an aromatic infusion that can instantly warm you up on a breezy evening. Not just for breezy evenings, it can also help you relax or unwind after an eventful day.
With a long list of health benefits, peppermint tea is also used for calming the nerves. Known for its minty taste and wonderful smell, it is the most sought-after drink across the world. The tea can be made with fresh peppermint leaves or oil. Apart from helping overcome bad breath, the tea works well as immunity booster too. Make a tall glass of peppermint tea, pour it into an insulated tumbler, and you are all set for sipping some refreshing and delicious tasting tea while you are at work!
Health Benefits of Peppermint Tea
- Peppermint tea provides relief from cold & flu symptoms. It works wonders for your migraine attacks, and helps in settling your stomach and digestive issues.
- Peppermint has components that help in reducing stress. Apart from working as a great stress reliever, the antioxidant-rich tea helps in keeping you relaxed and calm too!
Ingredients
dry peppermint leaf: 1/2 cup
very hot water: 3-4 cups
Honey: 2-3 tbsp
How To Make Peppermint Tea
- Boil 4 cups of water in a pan.
- Add peppermint leaves and turn off the heat.
- Keep the pan aside for about 5 minutes, or until the infusion turns fragrant.
- Strain into cups.
- Add honey or jaggery, if you like your tea a little sweet.
- Serve in an insulated tumbler!
Did You Know?
There’s an interesting story behind how tea bags came into existence. In the early 1920s, an American tea merchant sent tea samples to one of his customers in silk cloth pouches. The customer assumed that the pouches were meant to replace the metal tea infusers, and ended up having delicious tea. You cannot imagine a day now without the small sealed packets of tea leaves, can you?