Kuwaiti Cinnamon-Orange Iced Tea

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   Combine 8 cups water, the orange peel and cinnamon stick in a saucepan over low heat and bring to a boil.

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   Add the tea bags and turn off the heat.

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   Let the tea steep for about 5 minutes (no more or else it will be bitter), then remove the tea bags and chill the tea; don't remove the cinnamon stick or the orange peel yet.

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   Don't squeeze the tea bags due to the same bitterness result.

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   Meanwhile, make the syrup: Combine 1 cup water (or amount to taste), the sugar and ginger in a small saucepan over low heat and bring to a boil without stirring.

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   Once boiling, turn off the heat.

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   Rip the mint leaves and stalks into pieces and drop into the syrup.

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   Let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.

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   Strain the syrup, discarding the mint and ginger.

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    Strain the tea into a pitcher.

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    Add the mint syrup according to your taste buds and stir.

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    Serve in tall glasses over ice and garnish with orange slices and cinnamon sticks, if you like.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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