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Mint tea, made with spearmint, is the traditional drink of Morocco and North Africa. To infuse the tea with the most mint flavor, refrigerate with the mint sprigs. But if you prefer a lighter mint taste, let the sprigs steep for 5 minutes,
Yield: 8 cups (serving size: 1 cup)
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
Calories: 52
Calories from fat: 2%
Fat: 0.1g
Saturated fat: 0.0g
Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g
Protein: 0.2g
Carbohydrate: 13.3g
Fiber: 0.4g
Cholesterol: 0.0mg
Iron: 0.3mg
Sodium: 9mg
Calcium: 18mg
Note:
A few leaves of fresh or dried lemon verbena add a lovely citrus flavor. Be sure to use Chinese green tea, such as Gunpowder Green, Young Hyson, or Formosa Oolong.
8 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon loose Chinese green tea
25 fresh mint sprigs (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup sugar
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