Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Orange-and-Lemon Iced Tea Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 22, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Anna Williams Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins Yield: 8 cups This tea can be made up to five days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Ingredients 8 black-tea bags 12 sprigs mint, plus more for serving 1 cup sugar ½ cup fresh orange juice, strained, plus thinly sliced orange rounds for serving ½ cup fresh lemon juice, strained, plus thinly sliced lemon rounds for serving Whiskey or gin, for serving (optional) Directions Combine tea and mint in a large heatproof container. Pour 8 cups boiling water over; let steep 5 minutes. Discard tea bags and mint; stir in sugar. Let cool completely, then stir in orange and lemon juices. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours. Fill glasses with ice. Stir tea and pour into glasses. If desired, stir a shot of whiskey or gin into each. Garnish with citrus rounds and mint sprigs; serve immediately. Rate it Print