Iced tea

So, I have this mint plant that has grown like a weed. It has long drape-y tendrils over its pot, creeping across my balcony. I don't know that many uses for mint, besides making a mojito (which are quite yummy). So, I decided to try using it in tea.

There are many ways you can use the mint in tea. Here are a couple of ways that I've used it:

1. Just add a stalk of mint (leaves attached) to your glass of iced tea. Pinch the leaves between your fingers before adding so that the leaves release a little of their oil.

2. Boil 4c. water + a bunch of mint leaves + 1 c. sugar, then steep green tea bags according to directions on box. Remove mint leaves & tea bags. Makes for a sweet minty green tea. Adjust sugar according to tastes, 1c. was a little too sweet for my taste.

3. My favorite method: Boil 4-5 c. water + a bunch of mint leaves. Remove from heat, add 4-5 Lipton tea bags (regular flavor). Let steep 5 or so minutes. Remove mint leaves & tea bags. Add sugar for desired sweetness. Pour into a jar, add a little bit of ice to cool it down (not too much or it will be too watery). Add lemon. Chill in the fridge. :)

Iced tea is very refreshing on a hot day! :)