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Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea

Refreshing Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea That Beats Store-Bought

Enjoy a refreshing Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea that combines citrus and spice, perfect for any season.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Beverage
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 4 cups filtered water Use filtered water for the best taste
  • 3-4 bags black tea Or use 3 tablespoons of loose-leaf black tea
  • 2-3 sticks cinnamon
For the Flavoring
  • 1 large orange Sliced
  • honey or sugar Optional, to taste
For Serving
  • ice cubes Essential for chilling the tea
  • extra orange slices Optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium-sized pot
  • Pitcher
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of filtered water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once boiling, remove the pot from heat and add in 3-4 black tea bags or 3 tablespoons of loose-leaf tea. Steep for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Stir in 2-3 cinnamon sticks, cover, and let it steep for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Remove tea bags and cinnamon sticks; sweeten with honey or sugar if desired.
  5. Incorporate sliced oranges into the mixture, then pour into a pitcher and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Serve over ice cubes and garnish with extra orange slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store any leftover tea in an airtight pitcher in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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