Citrus Iced Tea

1. 1

   Combine the cloves with two cups of water in a small saucepan.

2. 2

   Bring the mixture to a boil, remove from heat and let cloves steep for at least 45 minutes, preferably 1 hour.

3. 3

   Bring two cups of the remaining water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan.

4. 4

   Add the tea bags, cover and remove from heat.

5. 5

   Let steep for 5 to 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove tea bags with out squeezing them.

7. 7

   Squeezing them will release more tannins into your tea and make it bitter.

8. 8

   Strain the clove water into a 2 quart container.

9. 9

   Add the steeped tea, orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar.

10. 10

    Stir until the sugar dissolves.

11. 11

    Add the remaining 4 cups of water and stir to combine.

12. 12

    Let cool.

13. 13

    then chill and serve over ice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.