Fruity Iced Tea

8 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 c. water
  • 3 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. loose tea
  • 1/4 c. tightly packed fresh mint leaves
  • 1 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. strained fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 c. strained fresh lemon juice
  • fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced and each slice cut halfway across

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large pot (do not use aluminum, copper or iron); heat water until it just comes to the boil.
  2. 2
    Stir in tea, mint and sugar.
  3. 3
    Boil for 3 minutes.
  4. 4
    Immediately strain tea through a fine sieve.
  5. 5
    Stir in juices.
  6. 6
    Let cool to room temperature.
  7. 7
    Place tea in one large pitcher or divide between 2 pitchers.
  8. 8
    Fill pitchers or glasses with ice and serve.
  9. 9
    Garnish each glass with a sprig of mint and a slice of orange.
  10. 10
    Makes 10 cups.

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