Fruit Tea Punch

A refreshing Southern original with the tastes of lemon, orange, and a dash of cinnamon.

Servings: 1/2 gallon

Ingredients

• 8 cups water, divided in half
• 1 family size tea bag (6 regular size tea bags)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
• 1/2 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
• sliced orange, lemon or fresh mint for garnish

Directions

1. In a medium size saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil.
2. Add tea bag and cinnamon stick, remove from heat and let stand for 5 - 7 minutes.
3. Once steeped, remove cinnamon and tea bag.
4. Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
5. Stir in orange juice and lemonade concentrates.
6. Pour mixture into pitcher, add remaining 4 cups water and pour over ice.
7. Garnish with fresh mint or lemon slice if desired.