Peppermint Ice Tea
This tea, which brews while it sits in the sun, is less bitter than a tea made with boiling water.
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This tea, which brews while it sits in the sun, is less bitter than a tea made with boiling water.
Ingredients
- 4 tea bags, preferably a blend of orange pekoe and black tea
- 6 cups filtered water
- 6 sprigs fresh peppermint
- Ice, for serving
- lemon wedges, optional
- sugar, optional
Preparation
In 2-quart glass jar or pitcher, combine tea bags, water and mint. Cover and set in a sunny window or out on the porch in the sun until tea is steeped, about 5 hours.
Discard tea bags. Pour tea over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with lemon and serve with sugar if desired.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 0
- Carbohydrate Content 0 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 0 g
- Fiber Content 0 g
- Protein Content 0 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 0 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g