How To Make Gunpowder Green Tea

Known for its insulin-regulating benefit, this gunpowder green tea promises a refreshing and light drink, made with mint and sugar for added pleasing hints.

Preparation: 7 minutes

Cooking:

Total: 7 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1tsploose gunpowder green tea,or 1 tea bag
1tspfresh mint,or dried mint
1tspsugar,optional
¾cupwater
fresh mint sprig,for garnish

Instructions

Place the tea, mint extract or mint leaves, and sugar, in a teapot. Heat the water to a boil and pour the water into the teapot. Let the tea brew for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on desired taste.
Strain or pour the tea into a cup. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.
Serve and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

You can also mix fresh or dried mint leaves with the Gunpowder tea before brewing–1/2 teaspoon of each works best. Then omit the mint extract from the recipe.