Telegraph Alert
Awaken your senses with "Telegraph Alert," a refreshing and vibrant citrus-spiced iced tea perfect for any time of day! This quick and easy recipe combines the bold flavor of black tea with the zesty brightness of fresh orange and lemon, sweetened naturally with honey. Infused with warming spices like cinnamon and cloves, this drink offers a harmonious balance of comforting and invigorating flavors. Fresh mint leaves and a splash of ice cubes add a crisp, revitalizing finish, making it the ideal beverage for both cozy gatherings and sunny afternoons. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with natural ingredients, "Telegraph Alert" is your go-to recipe for an energizing pick-me-up!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 4 cups Water
- 1 whole Orange
- 1 whole Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 3 pieces Cloves
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 6 leaves Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil.
Add the black tea bags, 1 cinnamon stick, and 3 cloves to the saucepan.
Reduce the heat to low and let the tea steep for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Meanwhile, zest the orange and lemon, then juice both fruits into a small bowl. Set aside.
Remove the tea bags, cinnamon stick, and cloves from the saucepan and discard.
Stir in 3 tablespoons of honey, orange and lemon zest, and their freshly squeezed juices. Mix well until the honey is fully dissolved.
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature before transferring it to a pitcher.
Fill glasses with ice cubes, then pour the spiced citrus tea over the ice.
Garnish each glass with a fresh mint leaf and an optional citrus wheel for decoration.
Serve immediately and enjoy this energizing, flavorful beverage!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
301 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 56 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 428 mg | 9% | |
*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.
