Garden Tea Punch
Quench your thirst with a refreshing burst of citrus and mint in this delightful Garden Tea Punch! This invigorating iced tea beverage combines rich black tea with the vibrant flavors of orange juice, pineapple juice, and a zing of lemon juice, sweetened to perfection and infused with fresh mint leaves and citrus slices. A splash of sparkling water adds an effervescent twist, making it ideal for hot summer days or elegant garden gatherings. With just 20 minutes of work and an hour of chilling time, this crowd-pleasing punch offers a harmonious blend of sweetness, tang, and sparkle in every sip. Whether served at a family brunch, picnic, or tea party, this Garden Tea Punch will leave your guests craving more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces black tea bags
- 5 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 whole, sliced orange slices
- 1 whole, sliced lemon slices
- 2 cups sparkling water
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.
Add the black tea bags to the boiling water. Remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
Once the tea is cooled, transfer it to a large pitcher.
Stir in the orange juice, pineapple juice, and lemon juice.
Add the fresh mint leaves, orange slices, and lemon slices to the pitcher.
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to infuse.
Before serving, add the sparkling water and ice cubes to the pitcher. Stir gently.
Serve in glasses garnished with additional mint leaves or citrus slices if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1222 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 45 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 301.2 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 275.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 520 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1878 mg | 40% | |
*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.
