Fruit Tea Punch

This refreshing Southern-style punch is a Nashville original that features a flavorful combination of lemon, orange, and cinnamon. Serve it as-is at any luncheon—or get creative and add some pineapple juice and dark rum to liven up the occasion. Cheers!

This recipe is featured in our Loveless Cafe Cookbook!

Servings: ½ gallon

Ingredients

• 8 cups water, divided
• 1 family-size tea bag
• 1 cinnamon stick
• ¾ cup sugar
• ½ cup orange juice concentrate, thawed
• ½ cup lemonade concentrate, thawed
• Sliced orange, lemon, or fresh mint for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Pour 4 cups water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Add tea bag and cinnamon stick, remove from heat, and steep for 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Remove cinnamon and tea bag. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Stir in orange juice and lemonade.
4. Pour mixture into a large pitcher or punch bowl, add remaining 4 cups water, and stir.
5. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint or fruit.