| Ginger Iced Tea
1 - 3" long piece of ginger, peeled and coarsely grated
4 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup loose tea leaves, (English breakfast or Earl Gray)
6 cups water
Put ginger in a non aluminum bowl. Pour in the 4 cups water, cover, and let sit for 48 hours. Line a sieve with cheesecloth and place over the saucepan. Strain the ginger water through the sieve and add 1 cup sugar to the saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring, then reduce heat to medium and simmer 10 minutes undisturbed. Remove from heat. Stir in the loose tead and cover. Let steep 5 minutes. Strain the tea into a large heatproof pitcher and pour in 6 cups water. Stir well, cover and let sit in refrigerator till well chilled. Pour over cracked ice and serve. Serves 8
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