Ginger And Lemongrass Iced Green Tea - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 stalk fresh lemongrass
1/4 cup sugar (can use sugar substitute)
8 thin slices fresh ginger
4 mint sprigs
4 teaspoons loose green tea (or substitute 5 single-serve green tea bags)

Preparation

Cut lemongrass into 2\" inch lengths, then crush with the flat side of a large knife.
In a 2-quart pan, bring 4 cups water, sugar, ginger and lemongrass to a boil. Remove from heat and add tea leaves or tea bags; let steep about 4 minutes or until desired flavor and color are achieved. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
Pour through a fine strainer into a glass pitcher. Cover and chill until cold, at least 2 hours. Pour into tall glasses filled with ice and garnish with a spring of mint.