There is nothing more refreshing than a tall glass of sweet iced tea! This southern classic is an upgrade with infused flavors of fresh spearmint, oranges, and spices. My mother-in-law shared this recipe with me right after I got married and this recipe has been a staple in our house ever since! It's effortless to make and to adjust the sweetness to your liking or even substitute the sugar with honey. This recipe is sure to impress your neighbors and guests at parties. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Southern Sweet Citrus Mint Tea

Ingredients:

1 Family size tea bag (Luzianne Brand)

1 Perfectly Mint tea bag (Bigelow Brand)

1 Orange & Spice tea bag (Bigelow Brand)

9 cups water, divided

1 cup sugar (or more to taste)

Mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Orange slices for garnish (optional)

Directions:

In a small saucepan add all three tea bags with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then allow to steep for 10 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags. Pour steeped tea into a pitcher and add the remaining 5 cups of water. Stir in the sugar while tea is still warm (this allows the sugar to dissolve easier).  Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves and orange slices.

Note: 

If you prefer your tea sweeter add additional sugar to taste.