Sun Tea with Mint

Name: Sun Tea with Mint
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 4 black tea bags; Rind from 1 lemon; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

July 5, 2005

Healthy bonus: Antioxidants from tea, 5 calories per glass

Recipe information

4 cups water

4 black tea bags

Rind from 1 lemon

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

Combine water, tea bags, rind, and mint leaves in a glass pitcher and set in sun for 6 to 8 hours. (No time? Boil water, add ingredients and steep for 5 minutes.) Refrigerate until chilled and serve over ice; garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

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