Iced Green Tea Limeade

• cups water↗4
• cup granulated sugar (to taste) or 1/2 cup Splenda sugar substitute (to taste)↗1⁄2
• zest strips of one lime (green part only no white pith)
• individual bags green tea bags4
• cup fresh lime juice (about 4-6 limes)↗1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Fill a medium sized saucepan with the water. Add the tea bags and over medium-high heat, bring the water to a boil. Just as the brew comes to a rolling boil, turn off the heat and cover for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags.

2. 2

   Add the sugar and zest stips. Stir until sugar is dissolved.

3. 3

   Allow the mixture to cool.

4. 4

   Remove the lime zest and pour into a pitcher. Stir in the fresh lime juice.

5. 5

   Serve over ice.