Title: Gunpowder-Mint Tea
Categories: Beverages
Yield: 1 Servings

1	ts	Loose Gunpowder green tea or
1		Tea bag
1/8	ts	Mint extract or
1	ts	Fresh or dried mint leaves
1	ts	Sugar (opt)
3/4	c	Water
		Fresh mint sprig for garnish

Place the tea, mint extract or mint leaves, and sugar, if desired, in a teapot. Heat the water to a boil and pour it into the teapot. Let the tea steep for 3-5 min, depending on your taste. Strain or pour the tea into a cup. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.

Variation: you can also mix fresh or dried mint leaves in with the Gunpowder tea before brewing; 1/2 tsp of each works best. Then omit the mint extract from the recipe.

Making Your Own Gourmet Tea Drinks by Mathew Tekulsky ISBN 0-517-70030-1 pg 35

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