This is a really good and refreshing tea. Next time around , for my personal taste, I will add less sugar. The juices add a nice amount of sweetness on their own. And maybe another clove or two. But very good overall.
Citrus Sweet Tea
Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell
Yield: Makes 5 cups
Total:
Recipe from
More From Southern Living
Recipe Time
Hands On:
15 Minutes
Total:
1 Hour, 30 Minutes
Ingredients
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 family-size tea bag
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2/3 cup sugar
- Crushed ice
- Garnish: lemon slices
Preparation
- 1. Bring 3 cups water and cloves to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat; reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and add tea bag; steep 10 minutes.
- 2. Discard tea bag and cloves. Add fruit juices and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cover and chill for 1 hour; serve over crushed ice. Garnish, if desired.
Citrus Sweet Tea Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Nonalcoholic
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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