How are you doing on this lovely day? For the last two weeks, I have had the pleasure of learning and experimenting with mint leaves. Initially, I bought a mint plant to support my mojito cravings, but it soon became the source of my mint tea.

While I have been drinking mint tea for a long time now, I have often wonder what are the benefits of just regular mint water. So I took to the great fountain of information and weeded out the conspiracy from the statements supported by research and a knack for curiosity.

Benefits:

Helps to soothe fevers and combats the common cold/flu

Helps indigestion

Calming

Treats bad breath

Helps prevent/reduce nausea

Anti-inflammatory herb

Antioxidant

Ingredients

20 oz of cold water

1/2 cup of freshly cut mint, trimmed and rinsed

1 lemon/lime

Instructions

1. In a large jug place your mint leaves at the bottom.
2. Slice your lemon/lime into 5 thin slices and place in the bottom of your jug.
3. Pour the cold water over the leaves and slices and place in the fridge for an hour
4. After the water is infuse, drink to your heart’s content.
5. High five, Rock star! You did it.

As always my friends, stay happy, stay healthy, and keep moving forward.