Iced Orange-Mint Tea
To make iced tea for a crowd, begin with a strong infusion that can be watered down as needed. Prepare several hours in advance, and let stand at room temperature until ready to serve. Prep: 10 minutes.
Yield: Makes 10 servings
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Ingredients
- 12 Earl Grey tea bags
- 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
- 5 (3-inch) orange rind strips
- 5 trays ice cubes or 5 pounds crushed ice
- Garnishes: fresh mint sprigs and extra orange rind strips
Preparation
- 1. Place tea bags in a 2-quart heatproof glass pitcher. Squeeze mint leaves gently to release flavor, and add with orange strips to pitcher. Add about 2 quarts boiling water, and let cool to room temperature.
- 2. Strain tea infusion, discarding tea bags, mint leaves, and orange rind, and return to pitcher. Cover with a plate, and set in a cool dark spot (not the refrigerator) until ready to serve.
- 3. Fill 10 iced tea glasses halfway with ice, add tea infusion to level of ice, and fill with water. Garnish, if desired.
Iced Orange-Mint Tea Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Nonalcoholic
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead
- CUISINE: Middle Eastern
- OCCASION: Spring, Summer
- PUBLICATION: MyRecipes
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