Orange Iced Tea

Orange Iced Tea

6 oranges, washed
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup boiling water
4 cups black tea, chilled
ice cubes
fresh mint sprigs

With sharp knife, cut peel from one orange in a spiral motion so
it's
all one piece. Cut spiral into 6 long narrow strips; set aside.
Slice
peeled orange and 2 unpeeled oranges into a large bowl. Add sugar;
crush with large wooden spoon or bottom of a glass until sugar is
dissolved. Add water; crush the slices again. Let steep 15 minutes.
Strain the mixture and combine with the tea. Fill glasses with ice
cubes and add tea. Garnish by twisting reserved peel around straws
or
dropping in the ice tea with a sprig of mint. 6 servings.