Citrus Ice Tea

Ingredients

12 bags high-quality black tea
8 cups boiling water
1 to 1-1/2 cups sugar
1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
Zest of 1 large orange, in thin strips
Ice, for serving
Lemon or orange slices, for garnish

Method

1. Place the tea bags in a large heatproof pitcher. Pour in the boiling water, cover and let the tea steep for at least 10 minutes.


2. Discard the tea bags. Stir in 1 cup of the sugar until dissolved. Stir in the lemonade concentrate and orange zest. Taste and add up to 1/2 cup sugar if desired. Refrigerate until chilled.


3. Serve over ice in tall iced tea glasses. Garnish with a slice of lemon or orange, if desired.


Recipe from Hallmark Magazine