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Iced Tea with Lemon & Mint

Quench your thirst with yet another summer drink which can be made just so easily at home. If you are a lover of tea, this is for you. And even, if you hate tea (like my sister...wonder, why she hates it??), this would be a great alternative. No need to spend bucks & buy those bottled Lipton iced teas anymore. It is this easy to make.


Ingredients:
  • 5-6 tea bags (which ever you use for your daily tea)
  • 2 tbsp sugar (if you want more, it is upto you)
  • 7-8 mint leaves
  • juice of 1 big size lemon
  • lots of ice cubes
  • 1 lemon cut into thin round slices
Method:
  1. Make the tea as usual with 1.5 litres of water & sugar. Switch off the heat when it comes to boil. Add the mint leaves to it and cover the tea. Let the mint leaves & tea bags infuse in the water for 10 minutes & no more.
  2. Strain the tea after 10 minutes by removing the mint leaves & tea bags. Let the tea cool in room temperature.
  3. At the time of serving, pour the tea into a pitcher with the ice cubes, squeeze the lemon juice to it. Give it a quick stir & put in some lemon slices to it. Pour in tall glasses & beat the heat.

PS: After you strain the tea, taste it & check if the tea is too strong for you. If yes, then add some more cold water accordingly. Sugar & lemon juice is also up to your taste, so use it less or more. Above measurements are my preference for a strong ice tea.
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