By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026

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Mint Shiso Tisane

Serves 2

7 cal · 10 min

Mint Shiso Tisane

Recipe GLPR28894b98e9bc36

3.8(1)
Beverage
10 min
7 cal
Servings: 2
No-Cook
SNAP eligible

A refreshing herbal tea infusion combining fresh mint and shiso leaves. This delicate tisane is naturally caffeine-free and can be enjoyed hot or chilled. The mint provides a cooling, aromatic quality while the shiso adds a subtle, distinctive herbaceous depth. Perfect as a palate cleanser or light refreshment.

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Ingredients

15 small sprigs fresh mint, plus additional sprigs for garnish if desired

5 sprigs fresh shiso, plus additional sprigs for garnish if desired

4 cups boiling water

Directions

  1. Gently rinse the mint and shiso sprigs under cool water to remove any dust or debris, then pat dry with a clean towel. Lightly bruise the leaves by gently pressing them between your hands to release their aromatic oils.

  2. Place the bruised mint and shiso sprigs into a teapot or heat-safe glass pitcher.

  3. Pour the 4 cups of boiling water slowly over the herb sprigs, ensuring all leaves are submerged.

  4. Cover the pot or pitcher and allow the tisane to steep for 5 to 8 minutes, depending on your preference for a lighter or stronger infusion.

  5. Strain the herbs from the liquid using a fine-mesh strainer, discarding the spent sprigs.

  6. Pour the tisane into two cups and serve immediately while hot, or allow to cool to room temperature and refrigerate for a chilled version. Garnish with additional fresh mint or shiso sprigs if desired.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff3.75

Shiso is the catch here—you won't find it at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, or Kroger banners in Charlotte, which means a trip to an Asian market or specialty grocer to source fresh shiso leaves. The actual prep is honest at ten minutes (boiling water and steeping), and the cost per serving is minimal once you have the ingredients, but shiso's scarcity and the extra stop make this a weekend project for a curious cook rather than a weeknight reach. Mint is abundant everywhere, so you could make a mint-only tisane tonight, but the recipe as written asks for planning ahead and a dedicated errand.

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