Iced tea

I haven't really cooked since I got back from vacation, although I've made salad AND washed my dishes TWO NIGHTS RUNNING. Feels good. Another 19 days of this and I'll have a habit.

However, here, for raithen and anyone else suffering a heatwave (not me alas), is a recipe for the most incredible iced tea I've ever tasted. It comes courtesy of my friend Kelly and I made it on Tuesday night.

Steep the following for 5 minutes:

• 6 teabags (I used Twining's Earl Grey)


• 3 cups hot water


• 3 cinnamon sticks


• Pinch of nutmeg


• 1/4 tsp ground clove

Remove the teabags and cinnamon sticks. Add:

• 1/2 cup sugar


• 1/2 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons' worth)

Refrigerate. Dilute to taste with about 1 part water to 2 parts tea mixture; serve over lots of ice.