California Ice Tea by Ina Garten Barefoot Contessa
Quench your thirst with a refreshingly vibrant twist on a classic iced tea in Ina Garten's "California Ice Tea" recipe from Barefoot Contessa. This delightful beverage combines robust black tea with the zesty brightness of freshly squeezed orange and lemon juices, lightly sweetened with sugar for a perfectly balanced flavor. Infused with slices of citrus and fresh mint leaves, this drink is a cooling sensation that promises to elevate any gathering or lazy afternoon. Ready in just minutes, this iced tea is made to impress with its effortless preparation and fragrant, fruity notes. Serve over ice and garnish with colorful citrus slices for a show-stopping summer drink that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces black tea bags
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 1 orange orange slices
- 1 lemon lemon slices
- 8 leaves mint leaves
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the black tea bags. Let them steep for 5 minutes.
Discard the tea bags and let the brewed tea cool to room temperature.
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea, orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved completely.
Add the orange slices, lemon slices, and fresh mint leaves to the pitcher.
Refrigerate the iced tea for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, add ice cubes to the pitcher or serve over ice in individual glasses.
Garnish each glass with additional orange or lemon slices and a sprig of mint, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
655 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.2 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 33 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.2 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 140.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 1060 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
