Main Street Magazine
August 2009
Mint and Lime Ice Tea
As seen in July "Chow"
Sweet Southern-style green tea laced with lime juice and mint.
By Aida Mollenkamp
Sweet Southern-style iced tea gives lemonade a run for its money as the official hot-weather drink.
Total Time: 15 mins, plus cooling timeActive Time: 5 minsMakes: 4 to 6 servings (about 8 cups)INGREDIENTSFor the tea: 8 cups (2 quarts) water8 green tea bags1 bunch fresh mint1 1/2 cups superfine or granulated sugarTo serve: 1/2 cup freshly squeezed juice (from 4 medium limes)Ice6 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)1 medium lime, cut into sixths, for garnish (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
For the tea:
Place water in a medium pot and bring to a simmer over high heat. When water simmers, remove from heat, add tea bags and mint, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes.
Once tea has steeped, discard tea bags, add sugar, and stir until sugar has completely dissolved. Let tea cool to room temperature, then place in the refrigerator to cool completely, about 2 hours.
To serve:
Once tea is cold, remove mint and stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust with more lime juice or sugar as desired. Serve over ice with a sprig of mint and a wedge of lime (if using).
See more recipes at: http://www.chow.com
August 2009
