Ginger Lemon Tea

Ingredients

• 6 c water
• 4 tsp sugar
• 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger thinly sliced
• 8 lemon peel strips 2 12 x 1-inch each
• 8 green tea bags
• lemon slices optional

Directions

1. In a large saucepan combine the water sugar ginger and lemon peel strips Bring to boiling reduce heat Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes Remove ginger and lemon strips with a slotted spoon and discard Place tea bags in a tea pot Immediately add simmering water mixture Cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes Remove tea bags and discard Serve immediately in mugs If desired garnish with lemon slices