AGAVE-SWEETENED ORANGE TEA

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If desired, top with a dash of club soda. As a point of interest, agave nectar has a cleaner, lighter taste than honey and it also doesn't spike sugar levels as does honey. Now that I've got you hooked on agave nectar, go make recipe #453425.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Beverages

Time 40m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 cups cold water, divided
12 black tea bags
2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups agave nectar (or to taste)
ice cube
thin orange wedges or mint sprig (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine 6 cups cold water 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. Do not squeeze bags; it makes tea bitter. Pour into a 1 gallon container, topping with the additional 6 cups cold water; stir.
  • To serve, ladle into tall glasses filled with ice and garnish with orange wedges or mint springs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 7.6, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 0.3

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