Serves 4

• 4 sprigs fresh mint

• freshly squeezed juice of 2 oranges and 4 lemons

• 4 cups freshly brewed strong Ceylon tea

• 1 small piece fresh gingerroot, shredded

• 2 cups cold water

• sugar; to taste

Crush the mint and put it into a glass jug. Pour in the fruit juices and the strained tea. Add the ginger, sugar to taste, and the cold water. Strain and chill for at least one hour, then serve with plenty of ice, and garnish with mint leaves and a slice of orange.