As your summer garden flourishes with fresh basil and mint, there’s no better time to whip up some fresh basil mint tea. You can make it hot or iced with this recipe. It’s perfect for both a mid-day cool down and an evening warm up!
Is Basil Mint Tea good for you?
Yes! Not only is basil mint tea delicious, but basil and mint are herbs known to have several health benefits. *Always consult your doctor before using herbs. Herbs can have adverse effects when used with certain conditions and medications*
-What are the Benefits of Mint?
Peppermint is known to calm the nerves of the digestive tract which makes it useful when experiencing abdominal cramps and indigestion. A cup of peppermint/spearmint tea can be used to alleviate symptoms of colds by loosening up mucous and phlegm. Use caution if you have heartburn or GERD, as mint can make these conditions worse.
-What are the Benefits of Basil?
Basil leaves are packed with antioxidants. The oils also have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties. While basil won’t cure all of your ailments with these properties, it’s nice to know that sipping on some basil mint tea has these healthful benefits.
Another way you can use your basil harvest is by making this homemade pesto. It only takes about 10 minutes to make and it’s so delicious! If you still have basil to use, learn how to dry and preserve it here.
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Ingredients
1/4 cup basil leaves
1/4 cup mint leaves
2.5 cups of water
Optional Ingredients: Honey, lemon juice, ginger, green tea, black tea
Supplies
Tea kettle or sauce pan for boiling water
French press or tea press (Optional – A strainer can be used instead)
Bowl
How to Make Basil Mint Tea | Directions
Harvest the leaves from your garden, and bring them inside to wash.
Bring a tea kettle or pot of water to a boil.
Place the basil and mint leaves in a bowl, and then use the back of a wooden spoon to crush the leaves. The leaves should look slightly “bruised” as pictured below. This step releases oils from the leaves making the health benefits better and the taste stronger!
If you’re using a French press or a tea press, put your crushed leaves inside and pour the water over them. Allow to steep for 10 minutes. Push down on the plunger and then pour the tea into your mug.
If you’re using a tea kettle/pot and strainer, then remove from heat and place the leaves into the kettle/pot of boiling water. Allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain the leaves as you pour into your mug.
To make it an iced basil mint tea, place into the fridge until cool. pour into a glass, add ice, and enjoy!
Variations
- LEMON – Add lemon juice for a tangy, summery twist.
- SWEETENED – If you prefer a sweeter tea, add 2 tablespoons of honey or sweetener of choice.
- STRONGER – For a stronger tea flavor, add 2 green tea bags or 2 black tea bags as the mint and basil leaves are steeping.
- GINGER – Grate or mince some ginger and allow to steep with basil and mint leaves. This adds another flavor profile to the tea, and it can help with stomach aches!
Basil Mint Tea
Use your homegrown basil and mint to make a refreshing basil mint tea! You can reap the benefits of these herbs both hot or iced.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup basil leaves
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
- 2.5 cups of water
- Optional Ingredients: Honey, lemon juice, ginger, green tea, black tea
Instructions
- Harvest the leaves from your garden, and bring them inside to wash.
- Bring a tea kettle or pot of water to a boil.
- Place the basil and mint leaves in a bowl, and then use the back of a wooden spoon to crush the leaves.
- If you’re using a French press or a tea press, put your crushed leaves inside and pour the water over them. Allow to steep for 10 minutes. Push down on the plunger and then pour the tea into your mug.
- If you’re using a tea kettle/pot and strainer, then remove from heat and place the leaves into the kettle/pot of boiling water. Allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain the leaves as you pour into your mug.
- To make it an iced tea, place into the fridge until cool. pour into a glass, add ice, and enjoy!
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I love both basil and mint so this tea is for me! I’ve never combine the two herbs before, but this tea is a winner. So fresh and refreshing!