Orange Ice Tea

Orange Ice Tea
Orange Ice Te Head to the store and pick up basil sprigs, ice, orange juice, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

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Watch how to make this recipe.
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Special equipment: a 60-ounce (7 1/2 cups) pitcher
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For the syrup: In a small saucepan, bring the orange juice and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and cool for 20 minutes.
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For the tea: In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
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Add the tea bags and remove the pan from the heat. Allow the tea to steep and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
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Remove the tea bags and discard.
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Pour the tea and syrup into a pitcher and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Pour the sparkling water into the pitcher and add the orange slices.
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Pour the tea into 4 ice-filled glasses.
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Garnish with fresh mint, or basil, and serve.
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DifficultyNormal
Ready In30 m.
Servings4
Health Score2
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