Iced Mandarin Orange Tea
Cool down with a glass of vibrant and refreshing Iced Mandarin Orange Tea, the perfect blend of bold black tea and sweet, tangy mandarin oranges. Infused with a touch of honey for natural sweetness and garnished with fresh mint leaves, this iced tea is as visually appealing as it is delicious. The recipe is quick and easy, requiring just 10 minutes of prep time, and yields a thirst-quenching drink for up to four servings. Straining the fresh mandarin pulp ensures a smooth, flavorful tea, while a final chill over ice keeps it crisp and invigorating. Ideal for brightening up summer afternoons or impressing guests at your next gathering, this citrusy iced tea brings a sophisticated twist to your favorite homemade beverage.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 4 cups Water
- 2 pieces Mandarin oranges
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 6 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional)
- 1 cup Cold water
Instructions
Boil 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan over high heat.
Once the water comes to a boil, remove the saucepan from heat and add the black tea bags.
Allow the tea to steep for 4-5 minutes, depending on your strength preference.
While the tea is steeping, peel the mandarin oranges and separate the segments. Reserve a few segments for garnish and set aside.
In a small bowl, use a fork or spoon to mash the remaining mandarin orange segments slightly to release their juice.
Remove the tea bags from the saucepan and stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
Add the mashed mandarin orange segments and their juice to the tea mixture. Stir well to combine.
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then strain it into a large pitcher using a fine-mesh sieve to remove the orange pulp.
Stir in 1 cup of cold water to dilute and chill further.
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the prepared mandarin orange tea over the ice.
Garnish each glass with reserved mandarin orange segments and optional fresh mint leaves.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced mandarin orange tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
223 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 328 mg | 7% | |
*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.
