Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 cups water
  • 8 small tea bags (any variety of black tea)
  • 4-5 springs of fresh mint (rinsed (~¼ cup, loosely packed))
  • 1/4 cup sugar (see note)
  • 5 cups watermelon (chopped)

Instruction

  • Place the water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Remove pan from heat and add tea bags and mint; let steep for 8-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, puree the watermelon in a blender or food processor.
  • Pour the watermelon through a fine mesh strainer, pressing the pulp to draw out as much liquid as possible. Discard pulp.
  • Remove and discard the tea bags and mint.
  • Stir sugar and watermelon juice into the tea.
  • Chill or serve over ice. Garnish with fresh mint and sliced watermelon.