Lemon-Mint Iced Tea

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 6-8 tea bags of your favorite flavor
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
2. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
3. Add the tea bags and steep for 5 minutes.
4. Remove the tea bags and discard.
5. Add the lemon juice and mint leaves and stir to combine.
6. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
7. Strain the tea into a pitcher or other container and discard the solids.
8. Chill the tea in the refrigerator until cold.
9. Serve over ice.

Interesting Facts

• Lemon-Mint Iced Tea can also be made with honey instead of sugar.
• Adding a few drops of food coloring is a fun way to change the color of your tea.
• Mint has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties.