Ice Tea
1 qt fresh boiling water
5 tea bags
1-2 sprigs of washed mint
1 qt cold tap water
1. Pour boiling water over tea and mint.
2. Steep 3-5 minutes.
3. Remove the tea bags.
4. Add sugar as desired.
5. Add tea to pitcher with cold tap water and chill. Mint may stay in tea - will be stronger.
Another simple version is:
7 tea bags with any staples removed
1 quart jar of water
1. Fill the jar with water and tea bags.
2. Microwave for 3 1/2 minutes or until it’s just ready to boil.
3. Let stand for a few minutes.
4. Pour into a gallon pitcher, add water to make 1 gallon, and refrigerate.
Yield: 1 quart
Tags: ice tea
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