Russian Christmas Mint Tea recipe

Ingredients:
1/2 c Black Ceylon tea leaves
3 tb Dried peppermint leaves
1/2 c Dried cherries
Sugar to suit
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Method:
Tie tea leaves, cherries, and mint leaves into a muslin or cheesecloth bag. Bring 2 quarts of water to a brisk boil, add the bag, remove from heat and allow to steep for 20 minutes. Serve and add sugar as desired.

Cuisine: Russian
Source: Dr. Donald Houston's collection. ORIGIN: Marina Bulisniuk, Zhitomir-Ukraine, circa 1998
Recipe category: Beverages & Drinks > Non-alcoholic