Best Black Tea And Citrus Pitcher Drink Recipes

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BLACK TEA AND CITRUS PITCHER DRINK



Black Tea and Citrus Pitcher Drink image

Orange juice and lemon slices add a citrusy brightness to this iced black tea. Let the tea steep a little longer than usual, as its intensity will be mellowed by the ice and juice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 black tea bags
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 lemon, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
2 cups orange juice

Steps:

  • Place tea bags in a large heatproof pitcher with 4 cups boiling water and steep for 5 minutes.
  • Remove tea bags and add sugar, stirring to dissolve. Stir in lemon slices and orange juice and chill in refrigerator until cold.
  • To serve, pour into glasses filled with ice.

RED ICED TEA



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Iced tea with orange and lemon slices is one of Martha's favorite summer drinks.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups water
4 Red Zinger tea bags
4 Raspberry Zinger tea bags
1 orange, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 lemon, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Sprigs fresh mint, for garnish
Ice

Steps:

  • Bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add tea bags and steep for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags. Add remaining 2 cups water. Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour.
  • Fill a large pitcher with ice. Add orange and lemon slices and chilled tea. Pour into glasses with ice, and garnish with mint.

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