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Citrus Sweet Tea

We’ve given the Southern favorite an extra burst of citrus with this sweet tea that has the added zing of lemon and the cooling taste of mint. Perfect for any front porch.
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Citrus Sweet Tea
  • 15 Min
  • Easy

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 gallons of water
  • 2 quart-size Red Diamond® tea bags
  • 2 cups sugar
  • Fresh mint
  • 1 lime – squeeze and reserve juice (discard seeds)
  • 3 lemons – squeeze and reserve juice (discard seeds)

Recipe:

  • In a large saucepan bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
  • Next add 2 quart-size tea bags, fresh mint, 2 cups of sugar, mix well and steep for 15 minutes.
  • Remove fresh mint and tea bags.
    Add the juice from lime, lemons, oranges and vanilla.