Zutaten für Spicy Mint Tea
- Orange Pekoe Tea Bag
- Mint Sprigs
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Boiling Water
- White Sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Lemons
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Zubereitung von Spicy Mint Tea
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Steep 1 tea bag (any black tea works well), 6 stems of fresh mint (or a mix of mints!), and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper in the boiling water. Let steep for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the tea bag, mint stems, and cayenne pepper using a fine-mesh strainer.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar (or to taste), 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 cinnamon stick into the strained tea.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve, remove the cinnamon stick.
- Dilute the chilled tea mixture with 2 cups of cold water.
- Serve over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a lemon wedge.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
406g
Fat
0g
Carbs
34g
