Description
This Refreshingly Delicious Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea is a vibrant and flavorful beverage perfect for warm days. Combining robust black tea with the bright citrus of fresh orange and the warm spice of cinnamon sticks, sweetened to taste with sugar or honey, it offers a delightful balance of flavors. This iced tea is easy to prepare and served chilled over ice, making it a refreshing and soothing drink for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 4 black tea bags
- 4 cups filtered water
Flavorings
- 1 large fresh orange, sliced
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
Sweetener
- 1/4 cup sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Boil Water: Boil 4 cups of filtered water in a pot until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Steep Tea Bags: Remove the pot from heat and steep the 4 black tea bags in the hot water for about 5 minutes to develop a rich tea base.
- Add Flavorings: Add the sliced orange and cinnamon sticks to the pot and steep for an additional 5 minutes to infuse the tea with fruity and spicy flavors.
- Sweeten Tea: Remove the tea bags from the pot, then while the tea is still warm, stir in the sugar or honey until fully dissolved, adjusting sweetness to your preference.
- Cool Tea: Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least one hour to chill the tea thoroughly.
- Serve: Serve the iced tea over ice cubes and garnish with additional orange slices or a light sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra burst of flavor and presentation.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar or honey.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, gently crush the cinnamon sticks before adding.
- Use organic oranges for a fresher and cleaner taste.
- Tea bags can be swapped for loose leaf tea if preferred, using a tea infuser.
- Store leftover tea in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for best freshness.
