INGREDIENTS
6 ITEMS REQUIREDBring the water to a rolling boil in a saucepan over high heat.
Add the black tea leaves to the boiling water, turn off the heat, and let them steep undisturbed.
Strain the tea into a jug to remove the leaves, leaving a clear, strong tea liquor.
Stir the sugar into the hot tea until it dissolves completely.
Let the sweetened tea sit at room temperature until it is no longer hot to the touch.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice once the tea has cooled, so the acidity doesn't turn the tea cloudy.
Refrigerate the tea until thoroughly chilled.
Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the chilled tea over them, and garnish with a mint leaf before serving.
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