Honey Citrus Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with the refreshing and perfectly balanced flavor of Honey Citrus Iced Tea, a delightful beverage that combines the bold richness of black tea with the natural sweetness of honey and the zesty brightness of fresh lemon and orange juices. This easy-to-make iced tea recipe is steeped to perfection, lightly sweetened, and chilled over plenty of ice for a cooling treat that’s ideal for sunny afternoons or casual gatherings. Garnished with vibrant citrus slices and fragrant mint leaves, it’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes with simple pantry staples, this crowd-pleaser is a must-try for tea lovers and anyone seeking a naturally sweetened, revitalizing drink.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 pieces black tea bags
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 pieces lemon slices
- 4 pieces orange slices
- 8 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan.
Remove the saucepan from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5 minutes.
Discard the tea bags and stir in 3 tablespoons of honey until fully dissolved.
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, about 15-20 minutes.
Once the tea has cooled, stir in 3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed orange juice.
Fill a large pitcher with 2 cups of ice cubes, and pour the honey citrus tea over the ice.
Add 4 lemon slices, 4 orange slices, and 8 mint leaves (if using) to the pitcher for extra flavor and garnish.
Serve the Honey Citrus Iced Tea cold in individual glasses and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
73 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 152 mg | 3% | |
*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.
