Fruity Iced Tea - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 c. water
3 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. loose tea
1/4 c. tightly packed fresh mint leaves
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. strained fresh orange juice
1/2 c. strained fresh lemon juice
fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
1 orange, thinly sliced and each slice cut halfway across

Preparation

In a large pot (do not use aluminum, copper or iron); heat water until it just comes to the boil.
Stir in tea, mint and sugar.
Boil for 3 minutes.
Immediately strain tea through a fine sieve.
Stir in juices.
Let cool to room temperature.
Place tea in one large pitcher or divide between 2 pitchers.
Fill pitchers or glasses with ice and serve.
Garnish each glass with a sprig of mint and a slice of orange.
Makes 10 cups.