MOJITO ICED TEA

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This cold-brewed iced tea comes from Maricel Presilla, who serves it at her Latin restaurant Zafra in Hoboken, N.J. Oolong tea scented with osmanthus flowers, or with a sliced peach and its pit, suggests the sweet aroma of white rum. Fresh mint, lime and lemon balm are added and it sits for at least 4 hours or overnight. Sweeten with sugar and serve over ice.

Provided by Harold Mcgee

Yield About 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 29, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1 milligram, Sugar 5 grams