1 teaspoon whole cloves
1-inch stick of cinnamon
6 cups cold water
6 tea bags
¾ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¾ cup sugar
Add spices to water and bring to a rolling boil. Add tea bags, cover and steep for 5 minutes. Strain into a heated teapot or carafe. Heat juices and sugar to boiling. Add to hot tea. Yields 6-8 servings.
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