Russian Iced Tea

Directions

1. 1
   Bring sugar and cinnamon sticks to a boil with one quart of water over medium heat; simmer 20 minutes.
2. 2
   Remove zest from oranges and lemons, reserve.
3. 3
   Squeeze juice from oranges and lemons, reserve.
4. 4
   Remove cinnamon sticks and add fruit juices and zest, cooking 5 minutes more.
5. 5
   Remove from heat and strain.
6. 6
   Steep tea bags in 2 cups of boiling water; cool.
7. 7
   Mix together tea with fruit juices and 2 quarts of cold water.
8. 8
   Serve cold, over ice.