Minty Iced Tea

What is summer without a refreshing glass of iced tea? Whether you are relaxing poolside or flirting with some cute lacrosse players, iced tea is a preppy, southern treat.

Here is a delish recipe for Minty Iced Tea:

• 4 tea bags ( I prefer Bigelow Plantation Mint Tea )
• 1 quart boiling water
• 2 cups of cold water
• handful of freshly cut mint, be sure to wash
• sugar – to taste
• ice

Directions:

1. Bring a quart of water to a boil. Pour boiling water into a tea pot. Place tea bags in the pot and brew for at least 10 minutes. Brew longer if you prefer strong tea.
2. Pour the tea into a large pitcher.
3. Add mint leaves and sugar to the tea. Stir in 2 cups cold water. Continue stirring tea until the sugar dissolves.
4. Serve the tea in a tall glass with plenty of ice.
5. Remember to smile!