Description
This Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea is a delightful and refreshing drink that’s perfect for hot summer days. Combining the zesty flavor of oranges with the warm spice of cinnamon, this iced tea serves as an excellent thirst quencher for any occasion, whether it’s a backyard barbecue or a cozy brunch with friends. Easy to prepare using simple ingredients, this drink can be customized to suit your taste, making it a versatile addition to your beverage repertoire. The result is a vibrant and flavorful tea that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags (or 4 tsp loose leaf)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 large orange (zest and juice)
- Optional: 2 star anises
- Sweetener: honey or sugar (to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Orange slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the water in a saucepan. While waiting, zest the orange to get about one teaspoon of zest.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and add tea bags, cinnamon sticks, and orange zest (plus star anises if using). Cover and steep for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Juice the orange while the tea steeps. After steeping, remove tea bags and strain the mixture into another container. Stir in the fresh orange juice and sweeten to taste.
- Allow tea to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve over ice cubes, garnished with fresh orange slices and additional cinnamon sticks or star anise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg