Minty Tea Punch

Name: Minty Tea Punch
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Ingredients: 8 cups water, divided; 12 mint sprigs; 4 tea bags; 1 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup sugar; Ice cubes; Orange and lemon slices, optional

Forget sugary (and boring) sodas for your next potluck and treat your family and friends to a refreshing homemade punch. —Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Ingredients

8 cups water, divided
12 mint sprigs
4 tea bags
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
Ice cubes
Orange and lemon slices, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Remove from heat; add mint and tea bags. Steep, covered, 3-5 minutes according to taste. Discard mint and tea bags.
Stir in orange and lemon juices, sugar and remaining water. Transfer to a pitcher; refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice; add orange and lemon slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 43 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Minty Tea Punch in Simple & Delicious August/September 2013

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randcbruns

Aug 13, 2016

This is my favorite summer time drink. This is great for my mint garden that has so many mint plants.
ddawn233

Aug 3, 2015

Im not a big sugar drinking person so this tea was just right for me. Very good very satisfying. Thank you for something with a twist :).
annrms

Aug 20, 2013

Mint is just overflowing in my garden. I don't like sugary drinks so I tried this. It is very refreshing.