Mint-Ginger Iced Tea

This recipe comes from a recent issue of Everyday Food.  I love love love anything with ginger, so I love love love this tea!!

In a large pot, combine 6 oz fresh ginger, peeled and smashed with a meat mallet, 4 bags mint tea and 8 cups boiling water. Let steep 8 minutes. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a large container; discard solids. Stir in 2 tablespoons honey. Let cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Serve over ice.