Oolong & Mint Super Tea 🌿

From the Tea ‘n Read Room of Author Owen Jones – Where Stories Brew & Flavours Bloom!

If you enjoy a refreshing, health-promoting drink that also calms the digestive system 🌿, this soothing infusion may become a favourite. It’s simple to prepare and packed with potential health benefits 🌿.

A delicious and natural infusion for calming the nerves and supporting digestion.

🫖 Ingredients:

• 4 teaspoons loose-leaf oolong tea 🍃
• 2 tablespoon fresh or dried mint leaves 🌱
• 1 litre hot water 💧

🍵 Method:

Boil the water and allow it to cool slightly (around 85°C / 185°F).

1. Steep the oolong and mint leaves together for 3–5 minutes.
2. Strain and serve hot, or chill for a refreshing iced version.
   
   💡 Tip: For a cooling summer drink, brew double strength and pour over ice with a splash of lemon juice. The Oolong is so delicate that the lemon will turn the tea pale!

📚 Potential Benefits of Oolong & Mint

🌿 Oolong
• Contains antioxidants that may support heart health
• Traditionally used to aid weight management
• May help improve focus and alertness
• Offers a smooth, energising boost with less caffeine than coffee

🌱 Mint
• Soothes the digestive tract and may ease bloating
• Known for its cooling, calming effect
• Naturally freshens breath
• Can help relieve mild headaches and tension

🌱 My Notes:

I like this tea because it’s gentle on the stomach but still gives me a subtle lift when I need to focus. It is one of the most refreshing teas I know. Garden mint is perfect for this tea, but this is a national favourite in Morocco, so perhaps try to get hold of some Moroccan mint for an authentic twist?

📘 Reading Tip:

Something to reflect on… something engaging. Try the first chapter of Tiger Lily of Bangkok – you can read the introduction and the first chapter here free of charge:
https://meganpublishingservices.com/first-chapters/tiger-lily-series/

❤️ Enjoy and let me know what you think in the comments below!
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Note: While these ingredients are generally safe for most people, check with your healthcare provider if you are on medication or have a health condition ⚠️.
I have asked my cardiologist because I have a pacemaker, and take Warfarin and Statins, and he is happy with these infusions, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they are good for you too.

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