How to Make Homemade Floral Mint Tea

Materials & tools you'll need

Step 1 — Choose a safe foraging spot

Before picking anything, make sure your foraging area is free of pesticides and other chemicals — this is the most important step in the whole process, since you'll be steeping and drinking whatever you gather. A wild, organic patch of a backyard or a family farm that isn't regularly treated with chemicals and isn't frequented by animals is ideal. If you're at all unsure whether an area is safe, choose a different spot or stick to mint and flowers you've grown intentionally.

Step 2 — Gather your mint and flowers

Fresh mint leaves form the refreshing base of the blend. From there, build out the flavor with dehydrated flowers: chocolate mint intensifies the minty note, white clover adds a pleasant aroma and grows abundantly in most yards, red clover contributes sweetness and a pop of color, and tiger lilies (also known as summer day lilies) round out the flavor further. If you've gathered just the top parts of your plants, don't discard the sticks — break them up and add them in too, since they hold flavor of their own.

Step 3 — Blend your ingredients

Combine your fresh mint leaves with the dehydrated flowers directly in a reusable Ziploc bag. This is the fun, creative part — there's no single correct ratio, so experiment until you land on a combination you like. A good starting point is a base of fresh mint with a bit of red clover for sweetness and color, white clover for aroma, some broken-up tiger lily pieces, and a touch of chocolate mint to boost the minty flavor throughout.

Step 4 — Steep and strain

Once your blend is combined, pour boiling water directly over the ingredients in the Ziploc bag, seal it, and let it steep for about 10 minutes. The finished tea has an earthy peppermint flavor with soft floral undertones, plus an appealing visual mix of green mint and colorful petals. Strain the tea before drinking if you'd prefer a clearer cup, or leave the plant matter in for a more rustic presentation.

Step 5 — Store or share your blend

Package any extra tea blend in reusable Ziploc bags — some for your own use through the colder months, and some to share or gift. If a friend or customer would rather skip the foraging altogether, portioned tea gift bags made from the same blend make a thoughtful handmade gift. Most of all, don't be afraid to forage your own yard and build a blend that's entirely your own.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment is needed to craft a personalized floral mint tea blend at home?
You will need fresh mint leaves, dehydrated flowers such as chocolate mint, white clover, red clover, and tiger lilies, reusable Ziploc bags, and boiling water.

Is it safe to use wild plants for making homemade floral mint tea?
It is essential to gather your plants from an area free of pesticides to avoid any potential side effects, ideally somewhere wild and organic that isn't frequented by animals.

Can I use dried flowers instead of fresh mint leaves in my tea blend?
Yes — you can experiment with combinations of dehydrated flowers such as chocolate mint and tiger lilies alongside fresh mint leaves to customize the flavor of your blend.

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