Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea Recipe
This refreshing Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea is a perfect blend of citrusy orange, aromatic cinnamon, and black tea, creating a delightful chilled beverage for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping, Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Tea:
- 4 cups Water
- 4 Black tea bags or 4 tsp loose leaf
Orange Infusion:
- 1 Orange (large)
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 2 Star anises (optional)
Sweetener and Garnish:
- Honey or sugar (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Orange slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the Water: Boil the water in a saucepan. While waiting, zest the orange to get about one teaspoon of zest.
- Steep the Tea: After the water boils, remove from heat and add tea bags, cinnamon sticks, and orange zest. Cover and steep for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Prepare the Orange Juice: Juice the orange while the tea is steeping. After steeping, remove tea bags, strain the tea, and stir in orange juice and sweetener.
- Chill the Tea: Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until completely chilled.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour chilled tea over the ice, and garnish with orange slices and cinnamon sticks or star anise. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness level by adding more or less honey or sugar.
- For a stronger orange flavor, you can add more orange zest.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of tea for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea, Iced Tea Recipe, Citrus Tea, Refreshing Drink
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