Lemon Orange Iced Tea

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For all the pitchers of tea i've made, i found one lemon and one orange just right for a citrusy summer drink. it doesn't matter the size, one each will do.

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Steps

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In a large saucepan , heat water just until it comes to a rapid boil.

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Remove from heat and drop in the tea bags.

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Cover and let steep for about 20 minutes.

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In a 2 quart pitcher , combine the steeped tea , discarding the tea bags , and the sugar or splenda.

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Stir until dissolved.

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Continue to cool to room temperature.

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Stir in lemon and orange juice.

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Refrigerate until chilled.

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Serve over ice.

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I find it best not to add the citrus until the tea is completely cooled.

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Even better to chill the cooled citrus tea , as recommended , to let the flavors meld.

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Also , cooling too fast brings out the tannin , causing cloudy tea.

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Should any tea become cloudy , just add a little boiling water to clear it up.

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Ingredients

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water, orange pekoe tea bags, sugar, lemon, orange