Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea
Cool off this summer with a delightful Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea, a refreshing drink that blends the bright flavors of fresh oranges with the warm spice of cinnamon. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion, from casual family gatherings to sunny afternoons on the patio. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this invigorating beverage, making it an ideal choice for those busy weeknights when you need something special yet simple. With the option to customize sweetness and add extra spices or fruits, this iced tea will quickly become your go-to refreshment. Serve it over ice and watch it impress your guests with its vibrant color and aromatic flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 cups (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- 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
- Optional: honey or sugar for sweetening
- Ice cubes for serving
- Orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan. While waiting, zest the orange to obtain about one teaspoon of zest.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and add tea bags, cinnamon sticks, orange zest, and optional star anises. Cover and steep for 5-8 minutes.
- Juice the orange while the tea steeps. After steeping, remove tea bags and strain solids; mix in freshly squeezed juice and sweetener if desired.
- Allow tea to cool to room temperature before refrigerating until chilled.
- Serve over ice with fresh orange slices or cinnamon sticks as garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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