Lemon Mint Tea - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. water, divided
4 regular tea bags
2 lemons, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 c. fresh mint leaves, crushed
2 1/2 c. unsweetened pineapple juice
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Preparation

Bring 2 cups water to a boil.
Pour over tea bags.
Cover and steep 5 minutes.
Add lemon slices and mint leaves.
Cover and steep 20 minutes.
Strain, discarding tea bags, lemon slices and mint leaves.
Combine tea, remaining 2 cups water, pineapple juice, sugar and flavorings.
Stir well.
Serve beverage over ice and garnish with fresh mint sprigs, if desired.
Yields 6 cups (81 calories per 1 cup serving).