Green Jasmine-Mint Iced Tea with Lemon

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup(s) loose green jasmine tea or 12 green jasmine tea bags
• 1/2 cup(s) fresh mint leaves, plus more whole sprigs for garnish
• 4 cup(s) simmering water
• 1/2 cup(s) lemon juice
• 1/3 cup(s) honey
• 4 cup(s) cold water

Directions

1. Steep loose tea (or tea bags) and mint leaves in simmering (not boiling) water for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Strain the tea (or remove tea bags and mint leaves) and pour into a large pitcher. Stir in lemon juice and honey until the honey is dissolved. Add cold water. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Serve over ice with mint sprigs, if desired.
   
   Exchanges: 1 carbohydrate (other). Carbohydrate Servings: 1.