Mint Water
You can easily make refreshing mint water or homemade mint tea by steeping mint leaves in boiling water and then chilling. It’s so much more special than just plain water, which makes it a great substitute for soda or other sugary drinks. And, it has minimal calories, no carbonation, and no sugar. It’s a good way to motivate yourself to drink more water in a day!
Servings 3 servings
Calories 3kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mint leaves
- 1 cup boiling water
- 6 cups cold water
Instructions
- Place about ¼ cup mint leaves in 1 cup boiling water and steep for 15 minutes. Remove the leaves, and allow it to cool a bit. Add 6 cups cold water, and refrigerate for about an hour.
- The flavor intensifies, becoming more minty, during the hour of refrigerating.
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Notes
Mint water lasts for about a day in the refrigerator.
Try using chocolate mint, pineapple mint, or peppermint for a twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.2mg
