Mint Tea Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. boiling water
14 fresh mint sprigs
5 regular size tea bags
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 c. orange juice
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
5 1/2 c. cold water

Preparation

Pour boiling water over mint sprigs and tea bags.
Steep 7 to 8 minutes.
Squeeze tea bags gently and remove.
Remove mint and discard.
Add sugar, orange and lemon juices.
Stir well until sugar is melted.
Add cold water.
Stir well.
Serve over crushed ice.
Yield: 3 quarts.