Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with our refreshing Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea. This delightful beverage combines the bright zest of fresh oranges with the warm spice of cinnamon to create a perfect thirst quencher for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering, enjoying a sunny day, or simply looking for a delicious drink to cool off, this iced tea is sure to impress. It’s quick and easy to prepare, customizable to your taste, and visually stunning when garnished with orange slices and cinnamon sticks. Sip on this invigorating drink and let its unique blend of citrus and spice transport you to a sunny paradise!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 cups (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Water
- 4 Black tea bags or 4 tsp loose leaf tea
- 1 large Orange (juiced and zested)
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 2 Star anises (optional)
- Honey or sugar (to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Orange slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the water in a saucepan.
- Zest the orange and add it along with the tea bags, cinnamon sticks, and star anises (if using) to the boiling water. Remove from heat and steep for 5-8 minutes.
- Juice the orange while the tea steeps. Once steeped, remove tea bags and strain the mixture into another container. Stir in the orange juice and sweeten if desired.
- Allow 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: 40
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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