Royal Hawaiian Iced Tea
Escape to a tropical paradise with this refreshing Royal Hawaiian Iced Tea, a vibrant blend of black tea, juicy pineapple, zesty orange, and tangy lemon that’s perfect for sunny days. This easy-to-make beverage combines the bold flavors of richly steeped black tea with the natural sweetness of fruit juices, balanced by a touch of simple syrup for just the right amount of sweetness. Served over ice and garnished with fresh pineapple slices, lemon wedges, and fragrant mint leaves, this tropical iced tea is as stunning as it is delicious. With just 10 minutes of prep time, it’s an effortless way to bring a taste of Hawaii to your table, making it perfect for summer parties, backyard BBQs, or a relaxing afternoon treat. Refreshing, fruity, and aromatic, this Royal Hawaiian Iced Tea is a must-try for any tropical drink enthusiast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces black tea bags
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 2 pieces pineapple slices (optional, for garnish)
- 2 pieces lemon wedges (optional, for garnish)
- 6 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.
Remove the pot from heat and add the black tea bags. Let them steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature or refrigerate it for faster cooling.
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled black tea with pineapple juice, orange juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir well to mix.
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher and stir until the tea is thoroughly chilled.
Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more simple syrup if desired.
Pour the Royal Hawaiian Iced Tea into glasses filled with additional ice cubes.
Garnish with pineapple slices, lemon wedges, and mint leaves if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your tropical iced tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 33 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.6 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 126.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1168 mg | 25% | |
*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.
