Sparkling Mint Lemon Tea

Ingredients

• 2 tsp loose tea leaves
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup crushed ice
• 3 fresh mint leaves
• Carbonated water
• Pulverized sugar, to taste

Method

1. 1 Place tea in a pitcher and pour boiling water over it.
2. 2 Cover closely and let steep for 30 minutes.
3. 3 Drain the tea and refrigerate until cold.
4. 4 Combine tea, lemon juice, crushed ice, and mint in a tall glass.
5. 5 Top with carbonated water and sweeten with sugar if desired.