Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea, a delightful blend of zesty oranges and warm cinnamon that’s perfect for hot days and summer gatherings. This easy-to-make beverage combines bright citrus flavors with aromatic spices, making it an ideal refreshment for any occasion. Whether you serve it at a party or enjoy it solo, this iced tea promises to impress with its unique flavor profile. With a simple preparation process and readily available ingredients, you can whip up this revitalizing drink in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags or 4 tsp loose leaf tea
- 1 large orange
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anises (optional)
- honey or sugar (to taste)
- ice cubes
- orange slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan.
- Zest the orange while waiting for the water to boil.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and add tea bags, cinnamon sticks, and orange zest. Cover and steep for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Juice the orange, then strain the tea mixture into a pitcher.
- Stir in the fresh orange juice and sweeten with honey or sugar if desired.
- Chill the tea until cold, then serve over ice garnished with orange slices and cinnamon sticks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg