Description
Refreshing and aromatic, this Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea is a delightful twist on traditional iced tea, infused with the flavors of citrus and warm cinnamon.
Ingredients
Water:
1 cup
Cinnamon Sticks:
2 sticks (about 10–12 g)
Loose Leaf Black Tea:
1½ tablespoons or 2 tea bags
Naval Oranges (juiced):
2 oranges (about 220–240 ml)
Honey:
1–2 tablespoons
Ice Cubes:
as needed
Instructions
- Simmer Cinnamon: In a small saucepan, simmer water and cinnamon sticks for 4–5 minutes.
- Steep Tea: Remove from heat, add black tea, and steep for another 4–5 minutes.
- Add Sweetness: Strain tea, stir in honey until dissolved, then cool slightly.
- Infuse with Citrus: Stir in orange juice.
- Chill and Serve: Shake with ice or refrigerate before serving over ice.
Notes
- Adjust honey to taste based on orange sweetness.
- For stronger cinnamon flavor, simmer sticks longer.
- This tea can be enjoyed warm in colder weather.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop, Iced
- Cuisine: Vietnamese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 96
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 8 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
