TEA: Three ways to Make Iced Tea / Lavender Mint Tea (RECIPES, HERBS, TIPS, HINTS)

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Lavender Mint Tea

This mint tea recipe adds a twist by adding in some lavender.

In a teapot, combine the lavender flowers and mint. Pour boiling water

over the mixture; steep 5 minutes.

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Three ways to Make Iced Tea

Brewed Tea.

Make tea approximately double strength and steep only 5 minutes. Pour

into a pitcher over an equal amount of ice. (If you are using a glass

pitcher, let the tea cool before pouring it in.) If you sweeten the tea

while it is hot, you'll need only half as much sugar.

Refrigerator Tea.

Follow the procedure for sun tea, except let the mixture brew in the

refrigerator overnight. This method has two advantages: When it's done,

it's already cold, and no matter how long it sits, it doesn't get cloudy.

Sun Tea.

In a glass jar or pitcher, place 1 teaspoon of loose tea or 1 tea bag

per pint or tap water (with sugar, if you wish). Cover and set in the

sun for 1 hour or so. Timing is not critical - because the water doesn't

boil, the tea will not get bitter.

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