Mint Garden Tea Concentrate

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, bring the filtered water to a rolling boil. (Approximately 10 minutes)

Gently add the packed fresh mint leaves to the boiling water. Reduce heat to a simmer and steep for 15 minutes, allowing the mint to fully infuse its flavor into the water.

Using a slotted spoon or fine-mesh sieve, carefully remove the mint leaves from the water. Squeeze the leaves to extract any remaining liquid, maximizing the minty essence. Discard the spent leaves. (Approximately 5 minutes)

Gradually stir in the granulated white sugar into the steeped mint tea, ensuring it dissolves completely. Return the mixture to a gentle boil. (Approximately 2 minutes)

Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the flavors have harmonized, creating a smooth and fragrant concentrate. (Approximately 8 minutes)

Carefully pour the hot tea concentrate into freezer-safe containers, leaving some headspace for expansion during freezing.

Allow the concentrate to cool completely before transferring to the freezer for long-term storage.