AGAVE-SWEETENED ORANGE-ORANGE PEKOE TEA

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Sweet tea recipe from Bryant Terry, boosted with fresh orange and lemon juice.

Provided by Bryant Terry

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Yield 12 to 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 cups cold water
2 2-inch cinnamon sticks
12 tea bags orange-flavored black tea
2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 cups agave nectar
Ice cubes
Thin orange wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • • In a stockpot, combine the water and cinnamon sticks and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and immediately add the tea bags, orange juice, lemon juice, and agave nectar. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • • Remove the lid, allow the tea to cool, and remove the tea bags with a slotted spoon.
  • • To serve, ladle into pint-size canning jars filled with ice and garnish with orange wedges.

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