Fruit Tea Citrus Pineapple (Print Version)
Chilled fruit tea combines citrus, pineapple, and cinnamon for a refreshing, flavorful beverage.
# Ingredients:
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2 liters water
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2 family-size black tea bags or 6 standard black tea bags
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1 whole cinnamon stick
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200 grams granulated sugar
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120 milliliters orange juice concentrate, thawed
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120 milliliters lemonade concentrate, thawed
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120 milliliters pineapple juice
# Instructions:
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Bring 2 liters of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Remove from heat and add the tea bags (tie strings together for easy removal) along with the cinnamon stick.
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Allow tea and cinnamon stick to steep for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove tea bags, leaving the cinnamon stick in the pan.
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Add granulated sugar and stir until fully dissolved. Incorporate the thawed orange juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate, and pineapple juice. Mix thoroughly.
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Transfer the beverage to a large pitcher with the cinnamon stick. Refrigerate until well chilled. Remove the cinnamon stick before serving.
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Pour over ice in glasses. Garnish with fresh citrus slices and mint sprigs if desired.
# Notes:
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For optimal flavor, steep the tea for the full 10 minutes and use freshly thawed juice concentrates. Adjust sweetness to preference by varying the amount of sugar.