Name: Lemon balm and mint cooler
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon lemon balm tea; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves; 4 cup (1l) water; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoon white sugar

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon balm tea

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves

4 cup (1l) water

2 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoon white sugar

Method

1.Combine tea, mint and the water in a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

2.Stand 1 minute, then strain into a large heatproof jug. Stir in juice and sugar; cool. Cover and refrigerate until cold, then serve over ice.

Lemon balm tea is available from health food shops.
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