ORANGE MINT TEA

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Lively, refreshing flavor absolutely perfect for a hot day. From the Southern chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
6 cups brewed tea, very strong
3 sprigs of fresh mint
6 oranges, juice of (grate the rind from one of them)

Steps:

  • Boil sugar, water and grated orange rind together for five minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add crushed mint leaves; cool and strain.
  • Combine brewed tea and orange juice.
  • Half fill glasses with crushed ice, add tea and sweeten with mint syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297, Fat 0.2, Sodium 2.1, Carbohydrate 75.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 73.8, Protein 0.6

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