Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea
Refresh your palate with this invigorating Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea. This delightful blend combines zesty oranges with warm cinnamon, creating a perfectly balanced beverage for any season. Not only is it delicious, but this iced tea also offers health benefits thanks to its antioxidant-rich ingredients. With just a few simple steps, you can prepare a vibrant drink that’s perfect for gatherings or quiet moments at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 3–4 black tea bags
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 large oranges)
- 3–4 tablespoons sugar or honey (to taste)
- Ice cubes (for serving)
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: Boil 4 cups of water, then remove from heat and add black tea bags and cinnamon sticks. Steep for 5 minutes.
- Prepare Orange Juice: Juice the oranges until you have about 1 cup of juice.
- Sweeten Your Tea: Remove tea bags and cinnamon sticks. Stir in sugar or honey while the mixture is still warm.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the orange juice to the sweetened tea and stir well. Let cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Chill: Pour the mixture into a pitcher filled with ice cubes or refrigerate until cold.
- Serve: Pour over ice in glasses and garnish with orange slices or cinnamon sticks if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg