Orange Mint Tea

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makes 2 quarts  8 servings
Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 6 sprigs mint (fresh, each about 6 inches, well-rinsed)
• 1/3 cup sugar (or to taste, or 1/4 cup honey)
• 2 cups orange juice (fresh)
• 1/2 cup lemon juice (fresh)
• Cold water (to fill the pitcher to the top)
• Ice cubes (to fill the pitcher to the top)
• Garnish: fresh mint sprigs, thin slices orange or lemon

Preparation

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil, add the mint, and cover.
3. Remove from heat and steep 15 minutes or longer.
4. Remove mint, add 1/3 cup sugar (or honey) and stir until dissolved.
5. Combine orange and lemon juices in a 2-quart serving pitcher. Add mint concentrate and enough water and ice to fill the pitcher to the top.
6. Chill thoroughly and serve garnished with spring sprigs and thin slices of oranges or lemons.

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