Spicy Mint Tea

• orange pekoe tea bag↗1
• large mint sprigs↗6

  large stems with large leaves (lightly crushed)

• cayenne pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• boiling water2 cups

  boiling

• white sugar↗1 cup

  white

• lemon juice↗1⁄2 cup

  fresh squeezed

• cinnamon stick↗1
• slices lemons↗2

  garnish

• mint sprigs↗2

  garnish

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Steep 1 tea bag, 6 mint stems and cayenne pepper in 2 cups of boiling water.

2. 2

   Strain the mixture, keeping only the liquid.

3. 3

   Add the sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon stick to the mint mixture and refrigerate.

4. 4

   When ready to serve, remove the cinnamon stick and dilute the mint mixture with equal parts of water.

5. 5

   Serve in a tall glass with ice, add a fresh mint sprig and a lemon slice for garnishing.