u/Away-Lingonberry-359

A friend of mine's mother had some dried peppermint leaves and offered me some. It smelled like peppermint and looked like peppermint.

So I brewed some with two tablespoons of sugar and then strained it.

It taste like brewed grass with a faint taste of peppermint and sugar. I'm wondering if I messed up. Or maybe I was lied to and she used my lack of knowledge to her advantage.

Or maybe I should've washed the leaves before I brewed it. Idk any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.