Rooibos and Mint Iced Tea

Serves: 2 cups

Prep Time: 5 min, plus a few hours cooling time

Cooking Time: 0 min

Total:  5 min, plus a few hours cooling time

Ingredients

1 rooibos teabag, unflavoured
2 cups boiling water

1 tsp. sugar (or more)

1 bunch spearmint or peppermint, washed and on the stem

Directions

1. Place a teabag in a teapot or mug and cover with boiling water.  Let steep for 3-4 minutes.
2. Put sugar and mint leaves inside of a glass jug, jar or cup that is a bit larger than 2 cups. 
3. Pour the warm tea over the sugar and mint and give a gentle stir.  Taste and add more sugar if necessary.
4. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for a couple of hours until chilled.
5. Serve chilled with added ice cubes if desired.