Mint Iced Tea
A refreshing, minty unsweet iced tea that's perfect for basking in the afternoon sun.
Equipment
- 2 Quart pitcher
- 4 cup glass liquid measuring cup
Ingredients
- 10-12 large leaves fresh mint washed
- 2 large black tea bags I used Lipton's family size tea bags
Instructions
- Prepare mint leaves by pulling them off of the stems. Be sure they have been rinsed with water.
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Add the mint leaves and steep the tea bags in the hot water for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags once steeped and pour the tea and leaves into the pitcher.
- Add 4 more cups of water to the pitcher and keep refrigerated.
- Serve in a full glass of ice and garnish with additional mint leaves.