Mint Lemon Iced Tea

iced tea with mint and lemon

4 cups water
4 tbs loose black tea
1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steep tea and mint leaves together in hot water for about 10 minutes. Strain out all the leaves and chill through. Add lemon juice before serving over ice. Serves 4.