Spearmint Tea - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 C. packed fresh or 2/3 c. dried spearmint leaves
1 qt. boiling water plus 3 qts. cold water
Honey or sugar

Preparation

Add spearmint leaves to 1 qt. boiling water.
Let steep 15-20 minutes. Strain.
Add the 3 qts. cold water and sweeten to taste. Serve over ice.
Makes 1 gallon.