Gina's Sweet Mint Tea

By cirql8or

Recipe courtesy The Neelys

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cold water
• 6 tea bags
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup freshly chopped mint leaves
• Ice cubes

Preparation

Step 1

In a pot, boil the water with the tea bags. Once liquid has boiled, remove the pot from heat. Remove tea bags after desired bold/mild flavor.

In a small saucepan, add water, sugar and mint and place over medium heat. Bring liquid to a boil then remove from the heat. Allow the syrup mixture to cool. Pour syrup into tea and mix together well. Serve tea over a glass of ice.