Cherry Mint Iced Tea

9 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons loose green tea leaves
  • 10 sprigs of fresh mint
  • 5 cups boiling water
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup cherry juice
  • ice cube (2 trays fill glass)
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced (garnish)

Directions

  1. 1
    Steep the loose tea and mint in the 5 cups of boiling water for 20 minutes.
  2. 2
    Strain the tea mixture and allow to cool on the counter till needed.
  3. 3
    Add the sugar to the remaining 3 cups of boiling water.
  4. 4
    Stir until the sugar is all dissolved.
  5. 5
    Pour the sugar water into a pitcher and place on the counter to cool.
  6. 6
    Once the sugar mixture has cooled add the fruit juices, followed by the tea mixture.
  7. 7
    Chill in the fridge, stir well and serve in a tall glass over ice.
  8. 8
    Garnish with a lemon slice.

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