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Small ceramic cup of pale strained mint tea beside fresh mint leaves
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Gentle fresh mint tea

Just a few fresh leaves. A light mint scent, two ingredients and a little pause, with no tea blend needed.

Hands-on
5 min
Total time
30 min
Base recipe
4 servings

The base recipe makes about 4 small cups of 150 ml.

Let’s make it

Fluid · Caffeine-free · Light mint scent

Why it works for children & what’s in it

Times are estimates for the base recipe. Larger quantities may take longer.

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Here’s how.

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Keep it simple today.

Mint from a kitchen pot or bunch is all you need. Use fewer leaves for a mild tea, but still allow the full safe steeping time.

What you can prepare ahead

Brew the day before, cool quickly and keep covered at 5 °C or below. Use within 24 hours and pour out only what you need.

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If there is room for it today

Helping is lovely. Watching is fine too.

Your child can wash and smell the leaves, then put them in the still-cold pot. Keep boiling water and all hot containers well out of reach.

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Why it works for children.

A small amount of mint keeps the flavour gentle. All leaves are removed, and the tea is served well cooled. It is about exploring, not finishing the cup.

What this drink brings.

Water with a little flavour

Fresh mint adds a light scent. Water remains your simplest everyday drink; this tea offers an occasional change.

A caffeine-free infusion

Just culinary mint and water, without black or green tea. This recipe needs no honey, syrup or sugar.

Prepared with care

Use rolling-boiling water even with fresh herbs and steep for at least 5 minutes. Then strain and allow to cool well.

Make it yours.

Mint not your thing? Try the gentle apple tea in the family kitchen, or stay with water. Do not substitute essential oils, cold remedies or medicinal teas.

Feeling a little unsure?

Mint may feel new and unfamiliar. Offer a little and dilute it if needed. Water alongside takes off the pressure: your child can choose.

Keeping leftovers

To keep some for later, cool it quickly, for example by standing the pan in cold water. Cover and refrigerate at 5 °C or below within 1–2 hours, then use within 24 hours. Do not leave it lukewarm all day. Discard leftovers from used cups.

For younger eaters

Designed for family meals from age 3, not as a weaning recipe. Always adapt shape and texture to your child’s abilities. Cook hard pieces until soft or grate finely; cut up small round foods. Stay with your child while they eat. For known allergies, check ingredients and substitutions individually.

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Our approach & sources

These recipes are ideas for family life with children aged 3 and up. Quantities are a guide, not a target to finish. Age, appetite and individual needs vary. Variety across the week matters; no single recipe covers every nutritional need.

Our general guidance draws on the recommendations below. These organisations have not reviewed or endorsed the individual recipes. Editing: Pureli.

Recipe development: Pureli.

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