Combine tea and citrus juices for tasty summer punch

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Lemonade and iced tea are two of the most refreshing summer beverages. Mixed together they offer the best of both beverages.

This punch uses a base of black and mint teas combined with freshly squeezed citrus juices and a touch of sugar to create the perfect barbecue accompaniment.

Start to finish: 20 minutes

Servings: 16

8 bags black tea

4 bags mint tea

6 cups boiling water

3/4 cup sugar

Ice

Juice of 4 oranges

Juice of 2 lemons

Juice of 2 limes

In a 1-gallon pitcher, combine the black tea bags, mint tea bags and boiling water. Let steep for 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the tea bags, squeezing them over the pitcher to extract as much liquid as possible.

Add the sugar, stirring until it is dissolved. Stir in the orange, lemon and lime juices, then add enough ice to fill the pitcher.

Per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 35 calories; 0 calories from fat (0 percent of total calories); 0 g fat (0 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; and 0 mg sodium.