Ginger-Lemon Tea

Makes 6 servings
Start to Finish: 20 minutes

Ingredients

6 cups water [1.5 L]
4 teaspoons sugar 
1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
8 lemon peel strips (about 2-1/2 x 1 inch each)
6 green tea bags (decaffeinated, if desired)
Lemon slices (optional)



Directions

1. Combine water, sugar, ginger, and lemon peel strips in a large saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove ginger and lemon strips with a slotted spoon and discard them.

2. Place tea bags in a teapot; immediately add simmering water mixture. Cover; let steep according to tea package directions. Remove tea bags; discard. Serve beverage immediately. If desired, garnish with lemon slices. Makes 6 servings.