Orange-Earl Grey Iced Tea

From EatingWell Magazine (JulAug 2009): Get a little pick-me-up with this orange-infused Earl Grey iced tea. Tea is rich in flavonoids that my help reduce your risk of Alzheimer's and diabetes, plus help you have healthier teeth and gums and stronger bones. You can help preserve the flavonioids in iced tea by adding something acidic - like the orange juice in this recipe. Use Splenda for a more diabetic-friendly tea. NOTE: prep/cook time does not include 2-hour chill time.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 8 1-cup servings

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  loose  earl grey tea or 12  earl grey tea bags
•  peel of 1 orange, plus orange wedges for garnish
• 4  cups boiling water
• 3⁄4 cup  orange juice
• 1⁄4 cup sugar (or Splenda)
• 4  cups cold water

Directions

1. Steep loose tea (or tea bags) and orange peel in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Strain the tea (or remove tea bags and orange peel) and pour into a large pitcher.
3. Stir in orange juice and sugar (or Splenda) until the sugar (or Splenda) is dissolved. Add cold water.
4. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
5. Serve over ice with orange wedges, if desired.