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Ingredients
1/2 c. Sugar, granulated1/2 c. Bottle spring water
6 English Breakfast tea bags
4 c. Boiling water
1 1/2 c. Orange juice; fresh squeezed - from Valencia oranges
3/4 c. Pineapple juice
Directions
At one time I intended to teach law so I went to Boston to get a Master's of Law degree; while there I lived with the Swindell's family. Mrs. Swindells made a superb iced tea with a pronounced citrusy flavor. She insisted on using bottle spring water for a clear tasting iced tea the sweetest and most flavored oranges and English Breakfast Tea." In saucepan combine sugar and spring water and bring to a boil; continue to boil until liquid is clear about 5 minutes. Chill thoroughly. Place tea bags in heat-resistant pitcher add boiling water and let steep for about 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags. Let cool and refrigerate until chilled. Add orange juice lemon juice and pineapple juice and chilled sugar syrup. Refrigerate for a few hours preferably overnight. Serve over ice in tall glasses. MAKES: 6-8 SERVINGS SOURCE: _The Dave Nichol Cookbook_ "
