Infusion
Fresh Mint Tea Infusion
You need 1569 ml for this batch
Makes 1600 ml — 31 ml left over
You'll need
- fresh mint45 g
- boiling water1700 ml
Steps
- 1Lightly bruise the fresh mint leaves by clapping or pressing them, then place them in a large heatproof pot or cafetiere.
- 2Pour over the boiling water, cover, and infuse for 2-3 minutes, until the liquid is pale yellow-green.
- 3Strain the infusion into a clean heatproof container.
Cooling
Cool to room temperature, then chill completely before adding to the slush mixture.
Straining
Strain out and discard the mint leaves after the short infusion so the tea does not become grassy or bitter.
