Cool Refreshing Summer Drink

Ingredients:

5 – 7 black tea bags depending on how strong you like your tea
3 cups of water
2 lemons sliced
1 small 1 inch piece of ginger-root peeled and sliced
¼ cup granulated sugar
Additional water
Ice

Instructions:
1. In a microwave safe bowl or glass measuring cup, microwave the 3 cups of water and tea bags on high for about 3 – 4 minutes.
2. Slice the lemons and ginger and add to a large 2 quart pitcher.
3. Pour the water and tea bags over the lemons and ginger and steep, until water returns to room temperature. Remove tea bags.
4. Fill pitcher with water and stir in the sugar. Refrigerate until cold. Fill glasses with ice and pour tea into glasses. Garnish with additional lemon slices, if desired. Enjoy.