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Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea Recipe

Zesty Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea Recipe for Refreshing Sips

Enjoy this Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea, a refreshing drink bursting with flavors and health benefits.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 4 cups Filtered water
  • 3 bags Black tea bags Choose high-quality tea bags for the best flavor.
For the Spice
  • 2 sticks Cinnamon sticks Can substitute with ground cinnamon or cloves.
For Sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Can substitute with honey or natural sweeteners.
For the Citrus
  • 2 Fresh oranges Juiced and sliced for flavor.

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • pitcher
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Pour 4 cups of filtered water into a medium pot and bring it to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Remove the pot from the heat and add 3 black tea bags and 2 cinnamon sticks. Let steep for about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1/2 cup of sugar and the juice of 2 freshly squeezed oranges, adding some sliced orange pieces for extra flavor.
  4. Remove tea bags and cinnamon sticks, and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
  5. Once cooled, transfer the iced tea to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  6. Serve over ice in tall glasses and garnish with additional orange slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 19gVitamin C: 30mg

Notes

For best results, use quality tea and adjust sweetness to taste. Cool properly before serving over ice to avoid dilution.

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