There are always loads of recipes I'd like to try but lose them before I do. This is where I can record recipes I find interesting and keep notes on my experiments with them.

I have a system that I've adopted for working through recipes:

1 - New recipes are saved to the Experimental Mouffette and is labeled : Untested
2 - As I'm working out the changes I'd like to make (if any) it is labeled : Testing
3 - Once I think I've got the correct formula it is labeled : Test 1
4 - IF I am able to reproduce the effect a second time it is labeled : Test 2 - if I am not able to reproduce the effect, it remains Test 1
5 - The same process as step 4 is used to graduate it to Test 3
6 - Once I have been able to reproduce the effect successfully 3 times, it graduates to my main blog, La Mouffette Gourmande

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Sunday, June 28, 2026

Fresh Mint Tea - Testing

1 - I made this and it was great, then I lost the recipe and I'm trying to recreate it.

1 ounce fresh mint leaves
4 cups boiling water
2 Tbsps. honey or other sweetener, to taste 
fresh lemon or lime wedges (optional)

  1. Boil some water and remove from heat.
  2. Bundle and roll up the mint leaves with your fingers and give them a brief twist to release their oils. I'll roll/rub them in my hands once or twice just to bruise them. Add them to the hot water.
  3. Let it steep for 5 minutes, or until the tea reaches your desired strength.
  4. Strain the tea into its final container: mugs, cups, glasses, a carafe or a tea pot).
  5. Dilute the honey (or other sweetener) and add the citrus. 
  6. Serve hot or iced. 
  7. Optional garnish with extra mint and lemon/lime wedges.

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