Special Iced Tea

Submitted by Chef #893970

"This is a nice make-ahead drink to have on hand for those hot summer days."

 

• Ready In: 12mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 16 cups
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 quart hot water
• 8 tea bags
• 2 quarts cold water
• 2 cups orange juice
• 3⁄4 cup lemon juice
• orange slices and mint sprig (to garnish)

directions

1. Combine 2 cups water and sugar in a large suacepan and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add 1 quart hot water and te bags. Steep tea bags for 3 to 5 minutes, according to taste. Add cold water, orange and lemon juice. Refrigerate or serve immediately over ice. Garnish each glass with a slice of orange and a sprig of mint for garnish.