Ingredients
2-3/4 cups water, divided4 black tea bags2/3 cup sugar2 cups fresh tangerine juice (about 12 tangerines)Ice cubesTangerine slices and mint sprigs, optional
Preparation
In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Steep for 3-5 minutes. Discard tea bags; cool tea slightly.
In another saucepan, combine remaining water and sugar; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
Transfer tea and sugar syrup to a large pitcher; stir in tangerine juice. Refrigerate until chilled.
Serve over ice; add tangerine slices and mint if desired.