Mint and lime iced green tea

Mint and Lime Iced Green Tea

I need some sunshine and warm weather!  It doesn’t look like I’m gonna get it yet today, so I’m making my own summer in a glass.  I love green tea (and the health benefits that come with it) and limes definitely add a kick of summertime flavor.  It’s a really good combination, and it’ll be even better when I can sit out on the deck to drink it.

{one year ago:  chocolate mousse cake}

Recipe:  Mint and Lime Iced Green Tea

(adapted slightly from chow.com)

8 c. water, divided

8 green tea bags  (I use Celestial Seasonings because they participate in Ethical Trading)

1 bunch of fresh mint

1 c. granulated sugar

1/2 c. lime juice

ice, mint sprigs and lime slices for garnish

Place 4 c. water in a medium pot and bring to a simmer over high heat.  Once water is simmering, remove from heat and add tea bags and mint.  Cover and let steep for 10 minutes.

Once tea has steeped, remove tea bags and add sugar.  Stir to dissolve sugar.  Pour in remaining 4 c. cold water.  Chill tea in refrigerator.  Stir in lime juice and serve over ice with mint sprigs and lime slices for garnish.  Add more sugar, if desired.