Mint Tea

Mint leaves, especially freshly crushed leaves help you deal with nausea and headache.Mint is a great appetizer or palate cleanser, and it promotes digestion.It also soothes stomachs in cases of indigestion or inflammation.Addition of lemon gives a twist to the drinkTea is a much more preferred and healthy alternative to soda and coffee and of course, lemon presents a lot of health benefits.When you add few ice cubes it is really refreshing and a welcome change to this summer heat.It is simple to make and tastes great.

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Prep time	Cook time	Serves
3 mins	10 mins	4 persons

Recipe type:  Beverages

Cuisine:  Indian

Ingredients Tea powder – 2 tbsp Water - 500 ml Sugar – 5 tbsp Mint leaves – handful

Method 
1. Heat water in a pan. Once it starts boiling, add tea powder and allow it to boil for 5 mins on medium high.

2. Wash the mint leaves and add them along with sugar. After sometime open the pan and strain the tea. (Discard the strain portion).

3.You can add one teaspoon lime juice also. Serve hot with snacks as your wish. Mix it well and take it hot.

Serving suggestions

Instead of sugar you can add honey also.

If you want you can add milk. (optional)

Step by Step Pictorial

 Add the tea powder to the boiling water.

Let it boil for 5 mins

Take some handful of mint leaves

Let it boil for 3 minutes and add sugar

Filter the tea powder and pudina leaves.

Now mint tea is ready to serve

Notes

Add two teaspoon honey and mix it well. It’s good for sore throats, cold and coughs.