Iced Pomegranate-Fennel Green Tea

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Ingredients

1. 8 cups water
2. 1/4 cup fennel seeds (from a 1.8-ounce jar)
3. 8 green-tea bags
4. 1/2 cup sugar
5. 1 quart pure pomegranate juice
6. 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
7. 1 lemon, thinly sliced
8. 1 navel orange, thinly sliced

1. In a large saucepan, bring the water and fennel seeds to a boil. Reduce the heat to low; simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the tea bags and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain the tea into a heatproof bowl. Stir in the sugar and let cool. Add the pomegranate juice, lemon juice and lemon and orange slices. Serve in tall glasses over ice.