Description
Refreshingly vibrant, this Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea combines the bright flavors of juicy oranges with the warm spice of cinnamon. Perfect for summer days or cozy evenings, this easy-to-make iced tea is not only delicious but also highly customizable. With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy a delightful beverage that impresses at any gathering or during quiet moments at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 black tea bags
- 2 fresh oranges (zest and juice)
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1/4 cup sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan. Once boiling, remove from heat, add black tea bags and cinnamon sticks, and steep for 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare the Oranges: Zest one orange and juice both oranges to yield about 1/2 cup of juice.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove tea bags and cinnamon sticks. Stir in sugar or honey until dissolved, then mix in fresh orange juice and zest.
- Chill the Tea: Allow the mixture to cool before transferring it to a pitcher filled with ice. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Serve: Pour over ice-filled glasses and garnish with extra orange slices and a cinnamon stick as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: <1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: <1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg