Agave-Sweetened Orange Tea - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 cups cold water, divided
12 black tea bags
2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups agave nectar (or to taste)
ice cube
thin orange wedges or mint sprig (to garnish)

Preparation

In a saucepan, combine 6 cups cold water 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. Do not squeeze bags; it makes tea bitter. Pour into a 1 gallon container, topping with the additional 6 cups cold water; stir.
To serve, ladle into tall glasses filled with ice and garnish with orange wedges or mint springs.