Description
A refreshing and flavorful iced tea recipe combining the warmth of cinnamon and the brightness of orange.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Orange slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add the black tea bags. Let steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and stir in the orange juice, ground cinnamon, and honey (or sugar) until fully dissolved.
- Allow the tea mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice.
- Garnish with orange slices and cinnamon sticks if desired.
Notes
- For a refreshing twist, add a splash of sparkling water just before serving.
- Experiment with different teas, such as green or herbal, for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg