Mint Syrup for Tea
Elevate your tea-drinking experience with this simple yet luxurious Mint Syrup for Tea! Crafted from just three ingredients—fresh mint leaves, granulated sugar, and water—this homemade syrup delivers a burst of refreshing herbal sweetness to every sip. In just 15 minutes, you can transform your everyday tea into a gourmet delight, all while keeping it versatile enough to enhance iced teas, cocktails, or even desserts. The secret lies in gently simmering and steeping the fresh mint, ensuring the syrup is infused with its vibrant, cooling essence. Perfect for customizing your favorite hot or cold brews, this make-ahead syrup keeps in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, making every tea break a moment of pure indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (packed) Fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Wash the mint leaves thoroughly and lightly pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar completely dissolves.
Once the sugar has dissolved, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the fresh mint leaves to the saucepan and stir to submerge them in the syrup.
Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing the mint to infuse its flavor into the syrup.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool for 10-15 minutes with the mint leaves steeping in it.
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar or bottle to remove the mint leaves.
Seal the container and store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
To use, add 1-2 teaspoons of mint syrup to your tea (or adjust to taste). Stir well and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
912 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 235.0 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 212.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 764 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 22.5 mg | 125% | |
| Potassium | 1575 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
