Quick answer

Brew spearmint herbal tea with freshly boiled water (about 95°C/203°F) for 5–7 minutes, using one heaped teaspoon of leaves per cup. For iced spearmint tea, double the leaves, steep for 10 minutes, then chill or pour over ice.

Why spearmint is a forgiving herb to brew

Spearmint leaves release their sweet, mild flavor easily, so you don’t need precise temperatures or special equipment. Unlike green or black tea, there’s no bitterness from over-steeping—just a softer, more muted cup if you go too long. That makes it a good choice for beginners or for brewing in bulk.

The main trade-off is that spearmint’s flavor is gentle; if you want a stronger cup, increase the leaf amount rather than steeping for hours, which can make it taste dull.

Hot vs. iced: same leaves, different approach

Hot brewing extracts aroma quickly, while iced brewing benefits from a longer, cooler steep to avoid dilution. For iced tea, you can either hot-brew a concentrated batch and chill it, or cold-brew in the fridge for 6–8 hours. Cold brewing gives a smoother, less grassy taste but takes planning.

If you’re using the Spearmint Herbal Tea from Udyan Tea, the leaves are sized for both methods—no need to crush them further.

Step-by-step spearmint brewing

  1. Measure the leaves: Use one heaped teaspoon (about 2 grams) of spearmint leaves per 200 ml (7 oz) cup. For iced tea, use two teaspoons per cup to account for dilution. A kitchen scale gives more consistent results than a spoon if you brew often.
  2. Heat the water: Bring fresh water to a boil (95–100°C / 203–212°F). Let it cool for 30 seconds if you’re using a delicate glass teapot. Don’t use previously boiled water—it tastes flat.
  3. Steep hot: Pour the water over the leaves and cover. Steep for 5–7 minutes for a hot cup. Taste at 5 minutes; if you want more flavor, steep up to 7. Over-steeping beyond 10 minutes won’t make it stronger—just softer.
  4. Strain and serve: Strain into a cup. For iced tea, hot-brew a double-strength batch (double leaves, same water), steep 10 minutes, then pour over a full glass of ice. If you prefer cold brew, use the same double-leaf ratio and refrigerate 6–8 hours.
  5. Build a daily routine: Replace one habitual drink—such as an afternoon soda or evening decaf coffee—with a cup of spearmint tea. Keep a small tin at your desk or beside the kettle. Set a reminder for the same time each day to make it a habit.

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