Exotic Ice Tea

Description
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Ingredients

 * 2 quarts water
 * 1/2 cup peeled, grated gingerroot
 * 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
 * 4 regular-size green tea bags
 * Honey or sugar to taste (optional)

Directions
In large pot, combine water, ginger and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add tea bags and let stand 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and stir in honey or sugar if desired. Let cool. Pour tea through a fine sieve into pitcher and serve over ice.