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Lemon, Ginger, and Mint Sweet Iced Tea<\/p>\nLemon, Ginger, and Mint Sweet Iced Tea<\/p>\n
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5 cups water, divided<\/p>\n
8 black tea bags<\/p>\n
2 lemons, sliced, plus additional slices for garnishing<\/p>\n
1\/2 cup sugar<\/p>\n
1\/2 cup fresh mint leaves, plus additional mint for garnishing<\/p>\n
1 T. sliced ginger<\/p>\n
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Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Combine the tea bags and lemon in a large pitcher and pour the hot water over top. Steep for 30 minutes, then remove the tea bags and lemon.\u00a0 While the tea steeps, make a simple syrup by combining one cup water, sugar, mint leaves, and sliced ginger in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves and simmer for one minute. Remove from the heat. Steep for 15-20 minutes and strain simple syrup through a fine mesh sieve.3. Add the simple syrup to the tea, according to your sweetness preference, then refrigerate. Serve on ice with additional lemon wedges and fresh mint leaves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Lemon, Ginger, and Mint Sweet Iced Tea 5 cups water, divided 8 black tea bags 2 lemons, sliced, plus additional slices for garnishing 1\/2 cup sugar 1\/2 cup fresh mint leaves, plus additional mint for garnishing 1 T. sliced ginger Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Combine the tea bags and lemon in a large pitcher and pour the hot water over top. Steep for 30 minutes, then remove the tea bags and lemon.\u00a0 While the…<\/p>\n