Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea
Experience the refreshing delight of Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea, a perfect beverage for warm days and festive gatherings. This invigorating drink combines the vibrant zest of fresh oranges with the warm, comforting spice of cinnamon, making it an ideal choice for summer barbecues or a relaxing afternoon on the porch. With its quick preparation time and customizable sweetness, this iced tea is sure to impress your guests and elevate your sipping experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags or 4 tsp loose leaf black tea
- 1 large orange (zest and juice)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anises (optional)
- Honey or sugar (for sweetening)
- Ice cubes
- Orange slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the water in a saucepan.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and add tea bags, cinnamon sticks, orange zest, and star anises (if using). Cover and steep for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Juice the orange while the tea is steeping.
- Strain the tea into a pitcher and stir in the orange juice. Sweeten to taste with honey or sugar.
- Allow the tea to cool to room temperature before refrigerating until chilled.
- Serve over ice in glasses garnished with orange slices and cinnamon sticks.
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
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