Ingredients for Spearmint Iced Tea
- 2 quarts (8 cups) water
- 4 black tea bags
- Spearmint
- Lemons, Zest Of
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Fresh Lemon Juice
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How to Make Spearmint Iced Tea
- Bring 1 quart (4 cups) of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Remove from heat and add 4 black tea bags, 1 cup packed fresh spearmint leaves, and the zest of 1 lemon.
- Steep the mixture for 15 minutes, then strain it through a fine-mesh sieve into a 2-quart pitcher.
- Stir in 1 cup granulated sugar and the juice of 1 lemon.
- Add 1 quart (4 cups) of cold water to the pitcher.
- Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the tea to chill thoroughly.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh spearmint sprigs and lemon wedges (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
611g
Fat
0g
Carbs
53g
