Sweet Tea With Mint

Name: Sweet Tea With Mint
Ingredients: 3-1/2 quarts Water, Divided (may Need Up To 4 Quarts); 4 bags Mint Tea (you Can Use Black Tea If You Prefer); 1-1/2 cup Sugar; 1 bunch (about 4-5 Sprigs) Mint Leaves, Whole On Stem; 1/4 whole Lemon, Sliced With Peel Plus More For Garnish

5 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3-1/2 quarts Water, Divided (may Need Up To 4 Quarts)
4 bags Mint Tea (you Can Use Black Tea If You Prefer)
1-1/2 cup Sugar
1 bunch (about 4-5 Sprigs) Mint Leaves, Whole On Stem
1/4 whole Lemon, Sliced With Peel Plus More For Garnish

Directions

1

Bring 1 quart water to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Once boiling, remove from heat and add tea bags. Allow tea to steep for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Add mint leaves and lemon slices and allow to sit for 10 more minutes.
2

Remove tea bags, mint and lemon from the pot. Add 2 1/2 to 3 quarts water (depending on your taste and level of sweetness preferred) and stir to combine. Serve over ice with a quick twist of fresh lemon juice. Garnish with lemon slice or fresh mint leaves.
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Enjoy!