How to Brew Coconut Mint Herbal Tea: Hot or Iced Sachet Guide
By Premium Loose Leaf Teas | Harney & Sons | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to brew Coconut Mint herbal tea sachets for a hot, creamy mint cup or a refreshing iced coconut mint tea, with exact temperatures and steeping times.
Quick answer
Brew Coconut Mint herbal tea sachets with water just off the boil (about 200–212°F) for 5–7 minutes to draw out the lemongrass, ginger, spearmint, and coconut. For iced coconut mint tea, steep the same way but use half the water, then pour over plenty of ice.
Why this blend rewards a full steep
Coconut Mint combines organic lemongrass, ginger root, spearmint leaves, and coconut pieces. Lemongrass and ginger need sustained heat to release their flavor, while spearmint and coconut come through quickly. A shorter steep gives a light minty cup; a longer one builds the creamy, warming body the blend is designed for. Because it is caffeine-free, you can steep it as long as you like without turning it bitter from caffeine tannins.
Hot vs. iced: what changes
Hot brewing follows the same time and temperature whether you drink it immediately or chill it. The main difference for iced tea is water volume: if you brew with the full amount of hot water and then add ice, the drink tastes diluted. Instead, brew a concentrated batch using half the usual water, then melt the ice into that concentrate. This keeps the coconut and mint flavors bright rather than watery. For a sweeter iced tea, stir in sugar or honey while the concentrate is still hot, before adding ice.
Step-by-step brewing instructions
- Heat the water: Bring fresh water to a boil, then let it cool for about 30 seconds if you prefer a slightly gentler steep. For mint tea brewing temperature, aim for 200–212°F—just off a rolling boil. Don't use vigorously boiling water straight from the kettle; it can make the mint taste flat.
- Add one sachet per cup: Place one Coconut Mint sachet in a 8–10 oz cup. For a stronger cup, use two sachets or the same sachet in less water. Avoid squeezing the sachet before steeping; let the water do the work.
- Pour and steep: Pour the hot water over the sachet and steep for 5–7 minutes. Taste at 5 minutes and continue steeping if you want more coconut and ginger depth. Set a timer—going by color alone is unreliable with herbal blends.
- Remove the sachet: Lift out the sachet and let it drain; do not press it firmly. Pressing releases fine particles that can make the cup cloudy. If you plan to chill the tea, remove the sachet first so it doesn't over-steep in the fridge.
- For iced coconut mint tea, make a concentrate: Brew one sachet in 4–5 oz of hot water for 5–7 minutes. Remove the sachet, stir in sweetener if desired, then pour the concentrate over a full glass of ice (about 4–5 oz of ice). Don't pour hot tea directly onto a small amount of ice—it will melt instantly and dilute the drink.
- Serve and adjust: Taste the finished hot or iced tea. If the coconut flavor seems faint, steep the next sachet a minute longer; if it's too strong, add a splash of hot water (for hot tea) or cold water (for iced). Keep notes on your steeping time so you can repeat your preferred strength.
Product facts
- Coconut Mint, Tin of 30 Sachets: Coconut Mint is a caffeine-free blend of organic lemongrass, ginger root, spearmint leaves, and coconut pieces, sold in a tin of 30 sachets. The sachet format makes it easy to brew a single cup or a small pitcher without measuring loose leaves, and the caffeine-free base means you can enjoy it any time of day.
Coconut Mint, Tin of 30 Sachets
