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Peppermint Ice Tea
Helen Pitlick
6 servings
BeginnerThis tea, which brews while it sits in the sun, is less bitter than a tea made with boiling water.
Total Steps
2
Ingredients
6
Tools Needed
3
Ingredients
- ice(optional)
- lemon wedges(optional)
- sugar(optional)
- 6 sprigs fresh peppermint
- 6 cups filtered water
- 4 tea bags tea bags (preferably a blend of orange pekoe and black tea)
Instructions
1
Step 1
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 <a href="/technique/T7TGWF4B/steeped">steeped</a>, about 5 hours.
2
Step 2
Discard tea bags. Pour tea over <a href="/technique/RP8LCDPZ/ice">ice</a> in tall glasses. <a href="/technique/HZXPVMNR/garnish">Garnish</a> with lemon and <a href="/technique/Y6MVNCHX/serve">serve</a> with sugar if desired.
Tools & Equipment
2-quart glass jar
pitcher
tall glasses