Refreshing Iced tea on a hot summer day

Wondering what to do with all of that mint growing in your garden? A friend passed on a recipe to me that is absolutely delicious and so refreshing during the hot summer days. It’s easy and quick to make. Everyone I’ve made the tea for loves it and wants the recipe so I thought it would be a good thing to share. Remember, it’s much easier to solve problems and make decisions over a cup of tea. Enjoy!
 


Moroccan Tea
 
1 -½ to 2 cups of fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
1/3 cup organic unrefined cane sugar
7 whole cloves
2 black tea bags, (I like black Assam )
2 orange slices ¼ inch thick with the rind left on
 
Bring 5 to 6 cups of water to a boil. Place all tea ingredients in a pot, or bowl that you can cover. Gently pour the boiling water over the tea ingredients; Cover and let steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir to mix in the sugar and then strain into a teapot. Serve warm or pour over ice. Refrigerate any left over tea and drink within 2 days, either hot or cold.