Sweet Mint Iced Tea

Directions

1. 1
   This makes 1 gallon of tea.
2. 2
   Place mint leaves in a tea strainer ball, or wrapped in cheesecloth. (You just don't want leaves running through the tea ... or maybe you do? Your call!)
3. 3
   In a medium pot, add 1 quart water and drop in the tea strainer with mint leaves.
4. 4
   Bring water to a boil. As soon as it boils, turn off heat and add tea bags. Steep for 12 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove tea bags and discard.
6. 6
   Remove mint leaves and discard.
7. 7
   While tea is hot, add in the honey and lemon juice and stir to dissolve honey.
8. 8
   Pour the tea from the pot into a gallon jug and fill the rest of the way with cold water. Refrigerate.