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2 tea bags, or the equivalent in loose tea (I used English Breakfast, but you can really use any tea you like) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup packed fresh mint leaves Ask a question about this ingredient
3 to 4 tablespoons sugar (turbinado is good here, but you could also use honey, maple syrup or agave) Ask a question about this ingredient
Lemon slices for serving Ask a question about this ingredient
Boil a kettle of water, and put the tea and the mint into a large, heatproof pot or pitcher. Pour a quart of boiling water into the pot, add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Carefully taste a little and add more sugar if you like. Set the tea aside to cool to room temperature and then refrigerate until cold.
Ask a question about this stepStrain and serve over plenty of ice with lemon wedges.
Ask a question about this stepYummmm, sounds refreshing on a hot summer's day.... thanks for sharing! :o)
I used to drink this all the time when I was a kid, only we used 1/4 cup of granulated white sugar once the mint wilted and tea started to color the water. So refreshing!
great recipe! do you use large (5gr) or small (2gr) teabags? thanks!