Nothing says "southern and refreshing" like sweet tea. I have found very few people(including myself) who can really make a delicious sweet tea. I do believe there's a knack to it. I recently found two recipes to add to my "tea folder" neither of which is traditional but I'm always willing to try something new and refreshing.
ICED LEMON TEA
In a 3 qt. pitcher combine 3 1/2 tsp. Crystal Light Lemonade Mix and 4 c. cold water. Refrigerate until chilled. Bring 8 c. water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add 8 individual decaffeinated tea bags and 1 mint-flavored tea bag. Cover and steep for 3-5 minutes. Discard tea bags. Cool; stir into lemonade mixture. Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon and mint sprig if desired.
ICED HIBISCUS SWEET TEA
8 regular-size hibiscus tea bags *Celestial Seasonings Red Zinger Herbal Tea
3/4 c. sugar
1 navel orange, sliced
1 lime, sliced
3 c. ginger ale chilled
Bring 4 c. water to a boil in a 2 qt. saucepan. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Cover and steep 10 minutes. Discard tea bags. Stir in sugar until dissolved; add orange and lime slices. Cover and chill 2-6 hours. Stir in ginger ale, and serve over ice.
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