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A few weeks ago I picked some and made a cup after steeping it in boiling water. But I wanted to go the sun tea route this time. I guess I just expected the same results as when I made sun tea with tea bags. Next time I will bruise the leaves by rubbing them in my hands before I chop them. My mother...

Thank you. I neglected to mention that I had chopped the leaves and stems in the kitchen before immersion as per instruction. But perhaps it wasn't enough? Will try again when a new crop grows back.

Hi, I have been growing mint on my porch and the other day picked a bundle to make fresh-mint Sun Tea. I followed directions from a site on the Web and used a gallon-sized glass jar. Problem is that the tea never infused nor turned the water that vibrant green I see in pictures. Certainly it didn't ...