Fruit Tea
Refresh your senses with this vibrant and invigorating Fruit Tea recipe, a delicious blend of bold black tea, juicy citrus fruits, sweet strawberries, and a touch of honey. Infused with the natural flavors of sliced orange, lemon, and fresh mint leaves, this chilled beverage is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and earthy notes. Prepared in just 15 minutes and left to steep, this recipe allows the flavors to mingle, creating a refreshing drink that's ideal for warm afternoons, picnics, or any time you crave something revitalizing. Served over ice for an added coolness, this fruity iced tea is a hydrating and flavorful alternative to sugary drinks. Impress your guests with this easy yet sophisticated drink that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 6 cups Water
- 1 large Fresh orange
- 1 large Fresh lemon
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 6 leaves Mint leaves
- 2 cups Ice cubes
Instructions
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Remove the saucepan from heat and steep the 4 black tea bags in the hot water for 5 minutes.
While the tea is steeping, slice the orange and lemon into thin wheels. Hull and halve the strawberries.
Remove the tea bags and stir in the 2 tablespoons of honey while the tea is still warm. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
Fill a large pitcher with the sliced orange, lemon, strawberries, and mint leaves.
Pour the cooled tea over the fruit and mint mixture in the pitcher.
Refrigerate the tea for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to infuse.
When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the fruit tea over the ice.
Garnish with additional citrus slices or mint leaves if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
282 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 49 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.5 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 672 mg | 14% | |
*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.
