SPICY MINT TEA

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This is a sassy mint tea. I hope that you will enjoy this wonderful treat. You can use different types of fresh mint in this tea if you like. I think that chocolate mint would work really well.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Other Drinks

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 orange pekoe tea bag
6 large mint sprigs, large stems with large leaves (lightly crushed)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 c boiling water
1 c white sugar, white
1/2 c lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1 cinnamon stick
2 slices lemons, garnish
2 mint sprigs, garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Steep 1 tea bag, 6 mint stems and cayenne pepper in 2 cups of boiling water.
  • 2. Strain the mixture, keeping only the liquid.
  • 3. Add the sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon stick to the mint mixture and allow to cool on counter.
  • 4. After tea has cooled refrigerate, until ready to serve.
  • 5. When ready to serve, remove the cinnamon stick and dilute the mint mixture with equal parts of water.
  • 6. Serve in a tall glass with ice, add a fresh mint sprig and a lemon slice for garnishing.

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