MOM'S TANGERINE ICED TEA

Mom's Tangerine Iced Tea image

Simple syrup gives a smooth finish to this sweet tea with a citrus twist. It's so refreshing on a hot day. -Mary Miller, Poplarville, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2-3/4 cups water, divided
4 individual black tea bags
2/3 cup sugar
2 cups fresh tangerine juice (about 12 tangerines)
Ice cubes
Tangerine slices and mint sprigs, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Steep for 3-5 minutes. Discard tea bags; cool tea slightly., In another saucepan, combine remaining water and sugar; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool slightly., Transfer tea and sugar syrup to a large pitcher; stir in tangerine juice. Refrigerate until chilled. , Serve over ice; add tangerine slices and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.