Iced Naturally Sweet Tea
This refreshing iced tea is steeped with mint and naturally sweetened with a tantalizing blend of fresh lemon juice, orange juice, and agave nectar.
Equipment
- large saucepan
- wire mesh strainer
- 2 quart pitcher
Ingredients
- 2 quarts cold water
- 6 tea bags
- 1 large handful fresh mint leaves washed
- 4 tablespoons agave nectar
- 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- the juice of one large orange
- mint sprigs and lemon slices or wedges
Instructions
- Note: If the tea bags have tags, remove them; if they have strings, tie them all together to make removing the tea bags easier.
- Heat the water to a full rolling boil in a large saucepan.
- Remove from the heat and add the tea bags and fresh mint. Allow to steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the mixture into a lidded pitcher and add the agave nectar, lemon and orange juices; stir until combined. Cool to room temperature, put the lid on the pitcher, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve the tea over ice and garnish with mint sprigs and lemon wedges or slices.
Notes
Storage: Store the tea in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 36kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.03mg
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