French Iced Tea
Elevate your refreshment game with this delightful French Iced Tea recipe, a sophisticated twist on a classic summer staple. Infused with the warm flavors of honey and vanilla, and brightened by the zesty freshness of lemon and orange juice, this beverage strikes the perfect balance between invigorating and indulgent. Optional splashes of Grand Marnier or Cointreau add a subtle, boozy elegance, making it ideal for entertaining. Topped with fragrant mint leaves and served over ice, this iced tea is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Quick and easy to make in just 15 minutes, this versatile drink is perfect for brunch, garden parties, or simply cooling off in style.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces black tea bags
- 4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 whole orange
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 6 pieces fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons optional liquor (e.g., Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil in a medium saucepan.
Remove the saucepan from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for 5 minutes.
While the tea steeps, juice the lemon and orange. Set the juice aside and discard the seeds.
Remove the tea bags from the saucepan. Stir in 3 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until fully dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea, citrus juice, and optional liquor (if using). Stir well.
Fill four glasses with 1/2 cup of ice cubes each. Pour the tea mixture evenly into the glasses.
Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves for a fragrant finish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your French Iced Tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
391 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 39 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.7 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 369 mg | 8% | |
*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.
