Americans

In hono(u)r of all my pals from the USA, I'm drinking iced tea this afternoon.

What are you drinking, dear reader?

Here's my recipe:

1 English Breakfast tea bag
1 litre boiling water
1 orange
1 lemon
1 lime

Warm your tea pot, hen. Pop the tea bag in and pour on the boiling water followed by the paired zest of the citrus fruits. Careful not not cut into the pith or your tea will be vile and bitter.

When the tea is room temperature, squeeze the juice from the fruits and add to the tea.

Serve with lots of ice.

I don't like sweetener or sugar added, but you can if you like. Another added ingredient I dislike is mint, though lots of people go for it. If you're going to add it, take an average sized bunch of your favourite variety. Add half to your tea at the very beginning along with the boiling water. Add the remaining half at the very end, upon serving.

My cousin likes iced tea with a shot of her favourite spirit added at the end. She says you can hardly taste it, but she knows it's there. Please do so, if you wish, however, don't add anything like Bailey's or Dooley's. It will be absolutely vile.