Cynthia's Heavenly Tea Recipe

Indulge in this refreshing twist on Southern iced tea, inspired by Jan Karon's Mitford Cookbook! This family favorite recipe combines the perfect balance of sweet and subtly spiced flavors. Prepare to be transported to a sun-drenched afternoon in Mitford with each sip of this heavenly iced tea.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 1527.3 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cynthia's Heavenly Tea

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How to Make Cynthia's Heavenly Tea

  1. Place 4 family-size tea bags (or 8 regular tea bags) and 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves in a large glass pitcher.
  2. Pour 2 cups of cold water over the tea bags and mint.
  3. In a kettle, bring 3 cups of water to a rolling boil.
  4. Carefully pour the boiling water over the tea bags and mint in the pitcher. Cover the pitcher with a small plate.
  5. Steep for 10-15 minutes. Remove the tea bags and mint leaves, gently squeezing the tea bags to extract any remaining tea.
  6. Add 1 cup of granulated sugar (or to taste) and stir until completely dissolved.
  7. Stir in 1 cup of lemonade, 1/2 cup of apricot nectar, and 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract.
  8. Add 3 more cups of cold water to the pitcher.
  9. Serve over ice. Garnish each glass with a fresh mint sprig.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

1525g

Fat

0g

Carbs

129g

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