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NANA'S TEA

2 qt. plus 1 pt. cold water
1/2 c. orange pekoe leaves*
handful fresh mint leaves plus
extra for garnish
1/3 c. sugar (or to taste)
1/2 c. bottled lemon juice
1 orange, quartered
ice cubes
water

Nana, who is 95, dictated this recipe for me.
In a saucepan, combine water, tea leaves and mint
leaves. Slowly heat to a boil; steep, covered, for 15 min-
utes. Strain through a sieve. Cool the "stock" at room
temperature. Refrigerate in jars until ready to serve. To
serve, place the sugar and an equal amount of hot tap water in
a large pitcher. Stir to dissolve. Add 2 cups cold water, 1
cup tea stock, lemon juice and orange quarters, gently
squeezed. Stir with a large spoon. Add 1/2 tray of ice cubes
and mint leaves. Pour into tall glasses. Yield: 10 (1 quart)
pitchers.
*Use 18 tea bags if loose tea is not available.
Note: Stock keeps in refrigerator up to 1 week. It may
become cloudy, will not affect the flavor.

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