Fresh Mint Tea

Directions

1. 1
   Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
2. 2
   In another saucepan, combine the spearmint leaves, sugar, orange slices, cloves and tea bags.
3. 3
   Carefully pour the boiling water over the tea mixture and let it steep for 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir to dissolve the sugar, and then strain the tea into a small warmed teapot or other serving vessel.
5. 5
   Serve hot.
6. 6
   Photograph by Anna Williams