Moji-tea

Ingredients:1 quart water plus 1 cup, divided4 tea bags, either Irish or English breakfast tea1 cup sugar12 sprigs fresh mint3 limes, juiced

Spiced Tea Mojito

Ingredients:1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds, or 4 pods, smashed1 cinnamon stick2 tablespoons sugar2 bags black tea, such as English breakfast12 sprigs fresh mint1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice6 ounces light rumSparkling water, for topping