Spiced Iced Tea Punch
Elevate your summer gatherings with this refreshing Spiced Iced Tea Punch, a dazzling fusion of bold black tea, warm cinnamon, and aromatic cloves. This recipe pairs the zesty flavors of fresh orange and lemon juice with a touch of natural sweetness from honey, creating the perfect balance of tang and spice. Infused with fresh mint leaves and topped off with sparkling water for a lively fizz, this iced tea punch is as invigorating as it is flavorful. Ideal for entertaining, it’s a crowd-pleasing drink that’s quick to prepare and beautifully garnished with citrus slices and mint sprigs for a stunning presentation. Make every sip special with this effortlessly chic, chilled beverage that's sure to be your new go-to for warm weather refreshment!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces black tea bags
- 6 cups water
- 2 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 5 pieces whole cloves
- 1 piece orange
- 1 piece lemon
- 0.25 cup honey
- 10 pieces fresh mint leaves
- 4 cups ice cubes
- 2 cups sparkling water
- 5 pieces orange slices (for garnish)
- 5 pieces lemon slices (for garnish)
- 4 sprigs mint sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and add the black tea bags, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves to the water.
Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove the saucepan from heat.
Slice the orange and lemon in half. Squeeze the juice from one-half of each into the saucepan, then slice the remaining halves for garnish.
Stir the honey into the tea mixture until fully dissolved.
Let the spiced tea cool to room temperature, then strain it into a large pitcher to remove the spices and tea bags.
Add the fresh mint leaves to the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, fill the pitcher with ice cubes and sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
Serve the spiced iced tea punch in glasses filled with additional ice cubes. Garnish each glass with orange slices, lemon slices, and a sprig of mint.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
327 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 85 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.5 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 285 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 642 mg | 14% | |
*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.
