Mint Tea

For a more sophisticated taste, try an iced mint tea recipe. Fresh spearmint and sugar add just the right punch to the green tea.

Ingredients

• Boiling water
• 1 tablespoon loose Chinese green tea
• 5 cups boiling water
• 2 small bunches fresh spearmint, rinsed and drained
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar

Directions

1. Rinse teapot with boiling water to warm; discard water.
2. Combine tea and 5 cups boiling water in teapot, and steep for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add mint and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves. Steep 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Strain tea, and serve immediately over ice.