Ingredients

1/2

cup loosely packed fresh mint sprigs

6

black currant tea bags

2

quarts (8 cups) water

Lemon slices, if desired

Preparation

Place mint springs and tea bags in 2-quart glass jar or pitcher. Add water; cover. Set jar in sun for 6 to 8 hours.

To serve, remove mint springs and tea bags from jar. Serve tea over ice with slices of lemon.