Ginger Lemon Tea
["6 c. water", "4 tsp. sugar", "1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced", "8 lemon peel strips (2 1/2 x 1-inch each)", "8 green tea bags", "lemon slices (optional)"]
["In a large saucepan, combine the water, sugar, ginger and lemon peel strips. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove ginger and lemon strips with a slotted spoon and discard. Place tea bags in a tea pot. Immediately add simmering water mixture. Cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and discard. Serve immediately in mugs. If desired, garnish with lemon slices."]
["water", "sugar", "fresh ginger", "lemon slices"]