Agave-Sweetened Orange-Orange Pekoe Tea

Name: Agave-Sweetened Orange-Orange Pekoe Tea
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 cups cold water; 1 2 2-inch cinnamon sticks; 1 12 tea bags orange-flavored black tea; 1 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 1 1/2 cups agave nectar; 1 Ice cubes; 1 Thin orange wedges; 1 for garnish

From the kitchen of Carly

Bright citrus tea that balances orange pekoe's warmth with fresh OJ and lemon juice, sweetened with agave and spiced with cinnamon. Steep it once, chill it down, and pour over ice for a refreshing pitcher drink that tastes summery year-round.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

112 cups cold water
12 2-inch cinnamon sticks
112 tea bags orange-flavored black tea
12 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
11/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 1/2 cups agave nectar
1Ice cubes
1Thin orange wedges
1for garnish

Instructions

• In a stockpot, combine the water and cinnamon sticks and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and immediately add the tea bags, orange juice, lemon juice, and agave nectar. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
• Remove the lid, allow the tea to cool, and remove the tea bags with a slotted spoon.
• To serve, ladle into pint-size canning jars filled with ice and garnish with orange wedges.