Ginger Lemon Tea - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups water
4 teaspoons sugar
1 inch fresh ginger, thinly sliced
8 pieces lemon peel, strips (about 2-1/2 x 1 inch each)
6 green tea bags
lemon slice (optional)

Preparation

Combine first four ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Remove ginger and lemon strips and discard them.
Place tea bags in a teapot and immediately add simmering water mixture.
Cover and let steep according to package directions.
Remove tea bags and discard.
Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
Serve immediately.