Minted Iced Tea with Orange Blossom Water
Refresh and rejuvenate your senses with this Minted Iced Tea with Orange Blossom Water—a delightful blend of bold black tea, fragrant fresh mint, and the subtle floral essence of orange blossom water. Perfect for summer entertaining or a personal indulgence, this recipe combines a quick preparation time with elegant ingredients that elevate your tea game to new heights. Sweetened just enough with granulated sugar and served chilled over ice, each sip is infused with a harmonious balance of cool mint and delicate citrus notes. Garnish with vibrant orange slices and mint sprigs for a stunning presentation that will impress your guests. Ideal for warm weather gatherings, this floral iced tea is your ticket to refreshing sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Water
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 1 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Orange blossom water
- 4 pieces Orange slices (optional, for garnish)
- 4 pieces Mint sprigs (optional, for garnish)
- 3 cups Ice cubes
Instructions
In a medium-sized pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
Remove the pot from heat and add the black tea bags and fresh mint leaves to the hot water.
Cover the pot and let the tea steep for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
After steeping, carefully remove and discard the tea bags and mint leaves.
Stir in the granulated sugar until fully dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste if needed.
Add 1 teaspoon of orange blossom water to the brewed tea and stir to combine.
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature before transferring it to a pitcher.
Refrigerate the tea for at least 1 hour or until thoroughly chilled.
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice.
Garnish with orange slices and mint sprigs if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
353 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 69 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.4 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 900 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 23.0 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 1824 mg | 39% | |
*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.
