How To Make Spearmint Tea
By Khawaja Saad Aslam · · Updated · 2 min read
Quick answer: Put 1 teaspoon of spearmint leaves in a cup, pour over hot (not fiercely boiling) water, steep for 5-7 minutes, then strain and drink warm or over ice.
Learning how to make spearmint tea properly takes under 10 minutes and doesn't need any special equipment. Here's exactly how to do it.
What You'll Need
1 teaspoon of Spearmint Tea (or your preferred pure spearmint tea)
1 cup of hot water
A strainer or tea infuser
Honey or lemon, optional
Step-by-Step Instructions
Boil water and let it sit for about a minute off the boil — spearmint doesn't need boiling water, just hot water.
Add 1 teaspoon of spearmint leaves to your cup or infuser.
Pour the hot water over the leaves.
Let it steep for 5-7 minutes. Longer steeping gives a stronger, more minty flavour; shorter steeping gives a lighter cup.
Strain and enjoy warm.
Making It Iced
For a refreshing cold drink — especially useful during Pakistani summers — brew as above, let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate or pour over ice. Iced spearmint tea holds its flavour well and makes a genuinely refreshing alternative to sugary cold drinks.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using boiling water straight off the heat — it can make the tea taste slightly bitter. Let it cool for a minute first.
Steeping too briefly — under 3 minutes and you'll get a weak, watery cup.
Storing leaves improperly — always reseal the jar tightly to keep the leaves fresh; see our guide on loose leaf vs. tea bags for storage tips specific to each format.
Ready to try it? See the Spearmint Tea product page for pricing and delivery across Pakistan.
Adjusting Strength to Taste
If 5-7 minutes feels too strong or too light, the two easiest levers are steeping time and quantity — not water temperature. A shorter 3-4 minute steep gives a milder, more delicate cup; going past 8-9 minutes can start to taste slightly bitter or grassy rather than stronger. If you prefer a bolder cup, use 1.5 teaspoons instead of extending the steep time much further.
Frequently Asked Questions
Steep for 5-7 minutes. A shorter 3-4 minute steep gives a milder cup, while going past 8-9 minutes can taste bitter or grassy.
Yes. Brew as normal, let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it or pour it over ice.
Let boiled water sit for about a minute first. Pouring it straight off the boil can make the tea taste slightly bitter.
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