FOLDER...BEVERAGES...TEA...Sparkling Mint Tea

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Sparkling Mint Tea

 

 

Tea leaves - 4 tsp

Boiling water - 600 ml (1 pint)

Caster sugar - 75g (3 oz)

Mint leaves - 12

Soda water or sparkling mineral water - 300 ml (½ pint)

Ice cubes

Lemon slices - 4

 

METHOD

 

1.Put the tea leaves into a large heatproof jug and add

the boiling water.

2.Infuse for 3-7 minutes. Strain into a clean jug and stir

in the sugar and 4 mint leaves. Allow to cool. The tea

may be covered and kept in the refrigerator for up to 2

days. Alternatively, it may be frozen in ice cube trays.

3.Stir in the soda or sparkling mineral water and pour

into 4 tall glasses. Add ice cubes, 1 lemon slice and 2

mint leaves to each glass. Stir, then serve at once.