Serves: 7

2 qts. boiling water

10 regular-size tea bags

1 1/2 cups sugar

fresh mint sprigs

3 tbsps. lemon juice

• Pour boiling water over tea bags; cover and steep 5 minutes. Remove tea bags, squeezing gently. Stir in sugar, 10 mint sprigs, and lemon juice; cover and steep 25 minutes. Strain and cool.
• Serve over ice. Garnish each glass with a sprig of mint, if desired.