Experience the ultimate refreshment with grandma's secret recipe for a cool and tangy lemon mint ice tea. Perfect for hot summer days or any time you need a refreshing pick-me-up. The combination of citrusy lemon, aromatic mint, and sweet tea is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and mint sprigs for garnish
Directions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Let steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and stir in sugar until dissolved.
- Add fresh lemon juice and mint leaves. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Strain the mixture into a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve over ice cubes, garnished with lemon slices and mint sprigs.