Thursday, October 13, 2016

SWEET MINT ICED TEA

3 family size tea bags
handful (according to taste) fresh mint
9 cups water, divided
1 cup sugar
fresh lemon slices

Remove tags from tea bags. Place tea bags and mint into a heat-proof pitcher and pour 2 cups water over them.

Bring 4 cups water to a rolling boil; pour into pitcher and cover with lid or a plate. Steep 10 minutes.

Remove mint and tea bags, add the sugar and stir until dissolved.

Add lemon slices along with 3 cups cold water.

Serve over ice. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, if desired.

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