1. Boil water in a teapot or kettle.
2. Place the dried peppermint leaves in a teapot, or put the tea bags in the mugs.
3. Pour the hot water over the peppermint leaves, then let steep for 5–7 minutes, so the tea becomes pleasantly aromatic.
4. Strain the tea (if you used dried leaves), or remove the tea bags.
5. Sweeten the tea to taste with a natural, sugar-free sweetener, or enjoy it plain.
You can drink it hot or cold with ice cubes if you want a refreshing beverage. Garnish it with fresh peppermint leaves or a slice of lemon for extra flavor.