Sweet Minted Tea (Sunny Anderson) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 bunch fresh mint, plus leaves for garnish (optional) |
3 black-tea bags |
lemon slices, for garnish (optional) |
Directions:
1. Combine the sugar, mint (stems and all) and 1 cup water in a small pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover and let steep 30 minutes. Discard the mint; refrigerate the syrup until ready to use.
2. Put 2 quarts water in a pot and add the tea bags. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then remove from the heat, cover and let steep 20 minutes. Discard the tea bags. Pour the tea into a pitcher and add the mint syrup to taste. Refrigerate until cool.
3. Serve the tea over ice. Garnish with lemon and mint, if desired.
4. Photograph by Steve Giralt
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