Lemon Orange Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with a pitcher of Lemon Orange Iced Tea, the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and refreshing flavors! This easy-to-make drink combines the bold taste of black tea with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon and orange juices, lightly sweetened for a perfectly balanced sip. Garnished with vibrant citrus slices and fragrant mint leaves, this iced tea is not only visually stunning but also a hydrating treat for warm days or gatherings. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is a celebration of citrusy goodness that’s as invigorating as it is delicious. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or a breezy afternoon, Lemon Orange Iced Tea is your go-to recipe for natural refreshment with a burst of flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 4 cups Water
- 0.25 cups Sugar
- 0.25 cups Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cups Fresh orange juice
- 4 pieces Lemon slices
- 4 pieces Orange slices
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 8 pieces Mint leaves
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil in a medium-sized saucepan.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the 4 black tea bags to the hot water. Let steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and discard them. Stir in the 0.25 cups of sugar until dissolved. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
Once the tea has cooled, add 0.25 cups of fresh lemon juice and 0.5 cups of fresh orange juice. Mix well to combine.
Fill a large pitcher with 2 cups of ice cubes. Pour the tea mixture over the ice.
Add 4 slices of lemon and 4 slices of orange to the pitcher for extra citrus flavor.
Garnish with 8 fresh mint leaves and gently stir to incorporate.
Pour the Lemon Orange Iced Tea into glasses, ensuring each serving includes a slice of lemon and orange, as well as a mint leaf for presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, refreshing drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 542 mg | 12% | |
*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.
