~ Ice Tea ~

Cinnamon-Spiced Iced Tea

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 8 cups filtered water
• 2 (1-inch) cinnamon sticks
• ½ cup sugar
• 3 large or family sized black tea bags
• ¾ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 orange, sliced into 6 slices (optional)
• Cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)
• Ice for serving

Instructions

1. Place the water, cinnamon sticks, and sugar in a large saucepan and place over high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes to allow the cinnamon sticks to release their flavor.
2. Remove the water from heat, add the tea bags, cover, and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and discard.
3. Pour the tea mixture into a 2-quart pitcher and stir in the orange and lemon juice.
4. Chill the tea in the refrigerator until cold, about 2 hours.
5. Pour over ice, garnish with orange slices and cinnamon sticks if desired, then serve.
6. Recipe by: Day Dream Kitchen.