Description
This Refreshingly Delicious Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea is a vibrant and soothing beverage combining robust black tea with zesty fresh orange slices and warm cinnamon sticks. Sweetened with sugar or honey, it’s perfect for cooling down on a warm day while enjoying subtle spice and citrus flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 4 black tea bags
- 4 cups filtered water
Flavorings & Sweetener
- 1 large fresh orange, sliced
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 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, ensuring maximum extraction of tea flavor.
- Steep Tea: Remove the boiling water from heat and steep the 4 black tea bags for about 5 minutes to develop a strong tea base.
- Add Orange & Cinnamon: Add the sliced orange and cinnamon sticks to the pot, then steep for another 5 minutes to infuse the citrus and warm spice notes.
- Sweeten Tea: Remove the tea bags and stir in sugar or honey while the mixture is still warm, allowing the sweetener to fully dissolve.
- Cool the Tea: Allow the tea mixture to cool to room temperature before placing it in the refrigerator for at least one hour to chill thoroughly.
- Serve: Serve the iced tea over ice cubes, garnished with additional orange slices or a light sprinkle of cinnamon for an inviting presentation and enhanced flavor.
Notes
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, you can lightly crush the cinnamon sticks before steeping.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your preference by varying the sugar or honey quantity.
- Use organic oranges for a more natural citrus flavor and avoid pesticide residues.
- This iced tea is best served within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
- To make it vegan, ensure the honey is replaced with sugar or a vegan sweetener alternative.
