Sweet & Spicy Sun Tea
Serves 8
Orange and cinnamon give this sun-brewed favorite the perfect blend of flavors, and Equal® adds just the right amount of sweetness. Add a garnish of a slice of fresh orange and some mint to enhance the overall flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 24 packets Equal® sweetener*
- 6 to 8 bags orange pekoe tea bags
- 2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 orange, cut into 8 slices, optional
- Fresh mint sprigs, optional
*Substitute 1 cup Equal Spoonful for the packets.
Preparation
- Pour water into large container with cover that seals. Stir in Equal until dissolved. Place broken cinnamon sticks and cloves in a large tea ball. Place tea ball and tea bags in container. Secure lid onto jar.
- Place container in direct sunlight for 4 hours to brew.
- Remove tea ball and bags from container. Refrigerate tea 2 hours.
- Serve over ice, garnishing each glass with an orange slice and mint, if desired.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 11
- Protein: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 10 mg
