Mint Iced Tea

Make refreshing, minty iced tea with fresh mint leaves.

• 4 tea bags, your favorite brand
• 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
• sugar - 4 to 8 teaspoons or to taste
• 5 cups boiling water

Preparation -
Pour boiling water over the tea bags and mint leaves. Steep for about 20 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags and mint leaves. Strain, then chill. Serve in tall glasses, over ice. Garnish with additional fresh mint leaves, if desired.