MOJITO ICED TEA

By BobD

Ingredients

• 10 sprigs mint, rinsed, patted dry and lightly crushed, plus more for garnish
• 2 limes
• 3 to 4 tablespoons loose-leaf green oolong tea, preferably scented with osmanthus
• 3 to 4 sprigs fresh lemon balm, optional
• 1 peach, sliced, with pit (optional; use with unscented tea)
• Sugar to taste.

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from nytimes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place 6 cups water, mint sprigs, slices of 1 lime, tea, lemon balm and peach with pit, if using, in a large bowl or pitcher. Let rest for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.

Strain into a clean pitcher and sweeten with sugar to taste. Stir in ice and serve garnished with mint sprigs and lime slices.