CITRUS TEA WITH TARRAGON

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This citrusy tea accented with tarragon is the perfect way to warm up a chilly winter's afternoon. For a special presentation, add a sugared rim to each cup. -Mary Walters, Westerville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup plus 8 cups water, divided
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup fresh tarragaon leaves
4 individual Earl Grey tea bags
OPTIONAL SUGARED RIM:
1/2 cup coarse sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Orange wedges

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, orange juice, 1/4 cup water, honey and lemon and lime juices. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Transfer to a blender. Add tarragon leaves; cover and process for 30 seconds or until blended. Strain and set aside., In a large saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 3-5 minutes. Discard tea bags. Stir in citrus mixture., If a sugared rim is desired, sprinkle the sugar, tarragon and orange zest on a plate. Using orange wedges, moisten the rims of eight mugs; hold mugs upside down and dip rim into sugar mixture. Serve warm tea in mugs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.