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This summer, ditch the usual caffeine shots and beat the heat with something lot cooler, more refreshing like iced tea. This is one drink that will cool you down instantly. Whatever tea you prefer - green, white or red - make the most of it by straining it to make a lip-smacking iced tea. For recipe, read on.

Ingredients

1 cup strong black tea

2 tbsp sugar or to taste - dissolved in some water

1 tbsp lemon juice

Ice cubes to fill the glass

10-12 mint leaves-whole

Thin lemon slice-slit in one place to hang on the rim of the glass

A sprig of mint for decoration

Instructions

Fill the glass with the ice cubes.

Pour over this the sugar syrup, lemon juice and sprinkle the mint leaves.

Pour the tea over and stir gently. Allow to cool for a while.

Place the lemon slice on the rim and decorate with the mint sprig.

AW: Suchorita Chowdary