Fruity Green Tea Toddy

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

Alternatively, this tea can be served as an iced beverage.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 green tea bags
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup naturalpear juice or 1 cup pear nectar
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 4 orange slices , halved
• 4 lemon slices , halved
• 2 cups water , boiled and cooled to 175
• 3 tablespoons caramel syrup
• lemon slice , cut in quarters

Directions:

1. Add tea bags to prewarmed teapot; set aside.
2. Add orange juice, pear juice, and pineapple juice to a saucepan; add in the fruit slices.
3. Carefully bring to a simmer over low heat.
4. Add water to the teapot and steep for 2 minutes.
5. Strain the brewed tea into the juice mixture and bring the heat back to a simmer.
6. Add in the caramel syrup; mix well; discard the fruit slices.
7. Ladle the hot tea into teacups or mugs; garnish with 2 pieces of lemon; serve.