Ingredients
8  single-serving-size tea bags
1  1- to 2-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
2 to 4  tablespoons sugar
2  12-ounce bottles or cans ginger ale, chilled
1   orange, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (optional) 

Directions
1. Place tea bags and ginger in a tea pot. Add 4-1/2 cups boiling water. Cover; let steep 3 to 5 minutes or until desired strength. Remove tea bags. Stir in sugar. Cool at room temperature 2 hours. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
 
2. To serve, pour tea mixture through a strainer into a 2-quart pitcher. Add ginger ale. Pour over ice in tall glasses. If desired, garnish with orange. Makes 8 (8-ounce) servings. 
Make-Ahead Tip: Brew tea as directed. Cover and chill for up to 8 hours. Serve as directed.

Source:  Better Homes & Gardens