Mint and Lemon Tea

Directions

1. 1
   Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, peel the lemon, leaving the bitter white pith on the lemon and only removing the yellow peel.
3. 3
   Add the lemon peel and mint leaves to the boiling water, stir once and boil for 1 minute.
4. 4
   Strain tea into teacups and serve hot, passing sugar if desired.