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Ingredients
| water: 7 cups |
| granulated sugar: 2 cups |
| mint leaves: 8 leaves (and orange pekoe tea 8) |
| orange juice: 2 cups |
| lemon juice: 3/4 cup |
Minted iced tea
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User rating:
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Prep Time
29 min -
Cook Time
9 min -
Servings
16 serving(s)
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1. In a large saucepan combine the 7 cups water and 2 cups sugar. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add tea bags and 8 mint sprigs; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove tea bags and mint sprigs; discard.
2. Transfer tea to a heatproof 1-1 /2- to 2-gallon bowl or container. Add the 8 cups cold water, orange juice, and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 2 days. Serve tea over ice and garnish with additional mint sprigs. Makes 16 to 18 8-oz. servings.
Test Kitchen Tip: You can halve this recipe if you want fewer servings.