Iced Tea Granita

Directions

1. 1
   Place tea bags in a large bowl and pour boiling water over tea bags; steep 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Remove and discard tea bags.
3. 3
   Combine sugar, 1/2 cup water, and light-colored corn syrup in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
4. 4
   Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Add sugar mixture and fresh lemon juice to tea; stir to combine.
6. 6
   Let cool to room temperature and pour cooled tea mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; cover and freeze for 6 hours or until firm.
7. 7
   Remove tea mixture from freezer; scrape entire mixture with a fork until fluffy.
8. 8
   Spoon into a container; cover and freeze for up to 1 month.
9. 9
   Garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs, if desired.