Amish/Mennonite " Meadow" Tea for Freezing

Ingredients

• 4 quarts water
• 1 quart meadow mint tea, stems & leaves
• 4-6 cups sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Boil 4 quarts of water.

2. 2

   Add 1 quart (packed tight) tea stems and leaves.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Turn off the heat, and steep for 1/2- 1 hour, pressing tea down in water periodically.

5. 5

   Remove leaves and stems.

6. 6

   Strain through cheesecloth (or tightly-knit dish towel).

7. 7

   Add 4-6 cups sugar.

8. 8

   Stir until dissolved.

9. 9

   Place in freezer boxes, cool completely and freeze.

10. 10

    To prepare: Mix 1 concentrate plus 2-3 concentrate boxes full of water and serve!