Lebanese Mint Tea vs Citronnade Maison: Homemade French Lemonade

Lebanese Mint Tea is a hot infusion: rinsed green tea leaves steep with a whole bunch of fresh mint, stems and all, while sugar is stirred straight into the pot, and the tea is poured from a height for a light foam. Lemon appears only as an optional slice on the side. The citronnade reverses that balance: five lemons supply both zest and juice, sweetened with a cooled simple syrup and lengthened with cold water. Here mint is optional, gently bruised in the pitcher, and the drink is chilled and served over ice for a bright, tart refreshment.