Summertime Tea Recipe

By draingal

Ingredients

• 14 cups water, divided
• 6 individual black tea bags
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup thawed frozen orange juice concentrate
• 3/4 cup thawed frozen lemonade concentrate
• 1 cup tequila, optional
• Fresh mint leaves and lemon or lime slices, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 3-5 minutes. Discard tea bags.

Stir in the sugar, concentrates and remaining water. Add tequila if desired. Refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with mint and lemon if desired.
Yield: 18 servings (3/4 cup each).