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.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Beverages

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 teaspoons loose green tea leaves
10 sprigs of fresh mint
5 cups boiling water
1/2 cup white sugar
3 cups boiling water
2/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup cherry juice
ice cube (2 trays fill glass)
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 15.2, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 26.3, Protein 0.3

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