Description
I didn’t realize that mint tea was a southern thing until I moved to the north. I recently had someone comment, “That tea was good, but what were those leaves in it?” Try this tea for a brunch or tea party.
Ingredients
- 1 gallon Water
- 4 whole Family Size Black Tea Bags (or 16 Regular Tea Bags)
- 2-⅔ cups Sugar
- 6 sprigs Fresh Mint
- 1 cup Lemon Juice
- 1-½ cup Orange Juice
- 8 cups, 7 tablespoons, ¾ teaspoons, ⅓ pinches Ginger Ale
Preparation
Bring the water to a boil. Add tea bags and let steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags. Add sugar and mint. When cool, add lemon and orange juice. When ready to serve, add ginger ale. Serve over crushed ice.
Note: I like to freeze “ice cubes” of this tea to add to the pitcher just before serving, so I don’t dilute the tea.
