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  "slug": "tea-punch",
  "title": "Tea Punch",
  "description": "Black tea and citrus punch chilled with frozen whole strawberries.",
  "category": "Drinks & smoothies",
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  "recipeYield": "About 1 gallon (16 servings)",
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    "About 1 gallon (16 servings)",
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  "ingredients": [
    "2 cups strong brewed black tea, cooled",
    "1 (12 oz) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed",
    "½ cup lemon juice (fresh or bottled)",
    "1 to 1½ cups sugar (to taste)",
    "2–3 quarts cold water",
    "1 package (10 oz) frozen whole strawberries (used while still frozen)"
  ],
  "instructions": [
    "Brew strong tea and allow it to cool.",
    "Stir together the tea, orange juice concentrate, lemon juice, and sugar until the sugar dissolves.",
    "Add the cold water and mix well.",
    "Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.",
    "Just before serving, add the frozen strawberries. They act like ice cubes, keeping the punch cold while gradually adding strawberry flavor."
  ],
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  "notes": [
    "Optional: add 1–2 liters ginger ale or lemon-lime soda just before serving.",
    "Replace some water with pineapple juice if desired.",
    "Optional garnish: orange or lemon slices and mint."
  ],
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