CHERRY MINT ICED TEA

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I love cherry mint lemonade, so this tea sounds wonderful to me. A friend gave me this recipe to try. I hope you will enjoy it also.

Provided by Baby Kato @BabyKato

Categories     Other Drinks

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 teaspoon(s) loose green tea leaves
10 - sprigs fresh mint
5 cup(s) boiling water
1/2 cup(s) white sugar
3 cup(s) boiling water
2- 3 cup(s) lemon juice
1/3 cup(s) cherry juice
- ice cubes (fill glasses)
1 - lemon, thinly sliced (garnish)

Steps:

  • Steep the loose tea and mint in the 5 cups of boiling water for 20 minutes.
  • Strain the tea mixture and allow to cool on the counter till needed.
  • Add the sugar to the remaining 3 cups of boiling water.
  • Stir until the sugar is all dissolved.
  • Pour the sugar water into a pitcher and place on the counter to cool.
  • Once the sugar mixture has cooled add the fruit juices, followed by the tea mixture.
  • Chill in the fridge, stir well and serve in a tall glass over ice.
  • Garnish with a lemon slice.

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