Description
Refreshing Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea is the perfect beverage to cool down on warm days and add a burst of flavor to summer gatherings. This delightful concoction blends the zesty brightness of fresh oranges with the warm, comforting spice of cinnamon. Easy to make in just a few minutes, this iced tea can be customized with your preferred sweetness and served over ice or warmed during cooler months. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, enjoying a quiet afternoon, or celebrating a special occasion, this drink will surely impress your guests and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags (or 4 tsp loose leaf)
- 1 large orange (zested and juiced)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anises (optional)
- Honey or sugar (to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh orange slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil water in a saucepan.
- Remove from heat and add black tea bags, cinnamon sticks, and orange zest. Cover and steep for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Juice the orange and strain the tea mixture to remove solids.
- Stir in orange juice and sweeten as desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator until cold, then serve over ice with garnishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg