Step 1

Boil water. If using an electric kettle with temperature setting, set it to 208°F. Boil a little more water than needed so that it can be used to warm up the teapot. Filtered water is best.

Step 2

Warm up teapot.Pour hot water into a teapot halfway and swirl it around a bit. Discard the water. Warming up the teapot is an extra step that all tea professionals take the time to do, so that when the tea steeps, the water temperature won't drop drastically.

Step 3

Put peppermint tea into the teapot and add hot water. Cover teapot and steep for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Strain peppermint leaves and pour hot tea into a teacup.