[recipe] Lemon-Orange Iced Tea

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Lemon-Orange Iced Tea

 

2 quarts cold water, divided

6 individual tea bags

2 sprigs fresh mint*

1 tub sugar-free lemonade soft drink mix**

2 cups orange juice

 

In a saucepan, bring 1 quart of water to a boil.

Remove from heat; add tea bags and mint.

Allow to stand for 10 minutes. Discard tea bags

and mint. Pour tea into a large pitcher. Add lemonade

drink mix, orange juice and remaining water; stir well.

Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.

Yield: 10 servings

 

*When I don't have fresh mint I substitute one mint

tea bag. Celestial Seasonings brand herbal tea

Mint Magic works exceptionally well.

**When I refered to a tub I was meaning Crystal Light

lemonade-flavored low-calorie soft drink mix. Four to six

" tubs " come in one container, depending on the size you

buy.

 

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals

27 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol,

1mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, trace protein.

Diabetic Exchange: 1/2 fruit

 

~ feral ~

 

Without the enchantment to kindle the flame of mystery

and wonder, we lose touch with the on-going story of the soul.

~Caitlin and John Matthews, 'The Little Book of Celtic Wisdom'