Ingredients:

• 1 small bunch of mint leaves (approx. 15-17 sprigs)
• 4 3 in. cinnamon sticks (optional)
• 4 bags green tea, regular or decaffeinated
• 6 c. cold water
• 1-2 thin slices of fresh ginger (optional)
• optional – 4 tbs. agave natural sweetener

• Place mint, cinnamon sticks and ginger in large saucepan.
• Add water, cover pot and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes & remove from heat.
• Add tea bags to liquid and leave there for 5-7 minutes.
• Remove tea bags, mint, ginger and cinnamon sticks – keep the sticks.
• Sweeten the hot tea to taste with the agave (optional).
• When pouring into mugs, you can add cinnamon sticks for garnish and serve.