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.
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READY IN: 15mins
YIELD: 8 1-cup servings
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄4cup loose earl grey tea or 12 earl grey tea bags
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- 4cups boiling water
- 3⁄4cup orange juice
- 1⁄4
- 4cups cold water
DIRECTIONS
- Steep loose tea (or tea bags) and orange peel in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Strain the tea (or remove tea bags and orange peel) and pour into a large pitcher.
- Stir in orange juice and sugar (or Splenda) until the sugar (or Splenda) is dissolved. Add cold water.
- Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
- Serve over ice with orange wedges, if desired.