Tea Punch

makes 3 1/2 cups 

• 2 1/2 cups of water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 cloves
• 2 1/2 tsp Earl Grey tea leaves
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups tropical drink concentrate
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 small orange, sliced
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced

Bring the water to the boil in a saucepan with the cinnamon and cloves. Remove from the heat and add the tea leaves and allow to brew for 5 minutes. Stir and strain into a large chilled bowl.

Add the sugar and the drink concentrate. Allow to rest until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture cooled. Place the fruit ad cucumber in a chilled punch bowl and pour over the tea mix. Chill over night before serving.

White wine or brandy may be added to taste.