A refreshing and flavorful iced tea infused with citrus and warm spices.
Combine the sugar, cinnamon sticks, and one quart of water in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves evenly.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Keep an eye on the syrup to prevent it from boiling over.
Zest the orange and lemon, then juice them, keeping the zest and juice separate.
Use a fine grater for the zest to avoid the bitter white pith.
Remove the cinnamon sticks from the syrup, then add the citrus zest and juice. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Taste the syrup and adjust the sweetness if needed.
Remove the syrup from heat and strain it into a pitcher.
Allow the syrup to cool slightly before straining to avoid burns.
Steep the tea bags in two cups of boiling water for 5 minutes, then remove the bags and let the tea cool.
Cover the tea while steeping to retain the heat and extract maximum flavor.
Combine the cooled tea, spiced syrup, and two quarts of cold water in the pitcher. Stir well.
Taste the tea and adjust the sweetness or citrus flavor as desired.
Serve the iced tea over ice in glasses, garnished with a slice of orange or lemon.
Add a sprig of fresh mint for an extra refreshing touch.
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