Ma'Dear, my maternal grandmother, would sun-brew gallon jars full of Sweet Goodness on sweltering hot summer days. Recollections of those containers full of cinnamon-colored tea sitting on her back porch bring back sweet memories of simpler days. This version will satisfy the snootiest of Sweet Tea connoisseurs (read: my mom) and won't give drinkers an insulin spike since it is sweetened with agave nectar.
Soundtrack: "Mississippi Goddamn" by Nina Simone from Protest Anthology
Ingredients
12 to 14 servings
Preparation
Step 1
• In a stockpot, combine the water and cinnamon sticks and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and immediately add the tea bags, orange juice, lemon juice, and agave nectar. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
Step 2
• Remove the lid, allow the tea to cool, and remove the tea bags with a slotted spoon.
Step 3
• To serve, ladle into pint-size canning jars filled with ice and garnish with orange wedges.
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Reviews (5)
Back to TopVery, very good! Easy to make too. I only had pink lemonaide, not fresh, but was good anyway. I garnished with slices of tangarine, liked the falvor...next time... 1/2 o.j. and 1/2 tangarine juice...??
Anonymous
Central Coast, Ca.
10/29/2011
I served this tea for a springtime birthday luncheon and it got rave reviews all around. I used the prescribed amount of Agave sweetner, and it was just perfect. You will love this.
jdedelman
Chicago, IL
5/16/2010
Lovely for a picnic. I recommend cutting the Agave nectar by half for those without a sweet tooth.
lauraneuman
Loomis, CA
6/29/2009
This is FANTASTIC - was looking for something different this summer to have ready in my fridge on a hot day. A dash of club soda on top might not be bad either. For the reader re: agave nectar - sub it any time you would use honey in a recipe. It's a cleaner, lighter taste, and it also doesn't drive spike in your sugar level like honey does. You will love it!
Anonymous
Providence, RI
6/13/2009
Now that summer is here I cannot wait to try this. Love all ingredients! Looking for a good use for my agave nectar,, Any advice from those who have used it before?
lovio123
Naugatuck, CT
6/10/2009