Instructions: * Peeled and seeded(with membrane removed) cut into thin pieces

** in half moon slices for garnish

1. In a glass jar, combine the tea, water, sugar and mint sprig.

Screw on the cap and shake gently. Place the jar in a warm, sunny location for 3 hours.

2. Blend the orange juice and lemon juice into the tea mixture.

Strain the mixture through a sieve, and add the orange pieces.

Refrigerate for several hours before serving, with orange slices and mint leaves for garnish.

Makes 4 servings.

Variations
1. For thirst-quenching Early Mint Sun Tea, use 2 rounded tablespoons Earl Grey tea, and a sprig of mint, and omit the orange and lemon juice. Chill after straining the loose tea and mint.

2. To make a Raspberry Fizz, fill a glass 1/3 to 1/2 full of Catalina Citrus Sun Tea, and top with your favorite sparkling water, flavored with either raspberry essence or raspberry juice. Garnish with skewers of fresh raspberry and mint.

3. To make a Hollywood Spritzer, place 1 tablespoon of Cointreau in the bottom of a chilled glass. Fill the glass half-full of chilled Catalina Citrus Sun Tea, and top with an inexpensive champagne.

Garnish with a strawberry.

NOTES:
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Heres a quick way to brew tea, whether its on the sunny beaches of Californias Catalina Island or on a sunny windowsill. The addition of fresh orange and lemon juice makes this a refreshing summertime drink.

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