Best 8 Orange Ice Tea Recipes
**Cool Down with a Refreshing Glass of Orange Ice Tea: A Blend of Citrusy Delight and Zesty Refreshment**
Quench your thirst and awaken your senses with the delightful fusion of citrus and tea in our Orange Ice Tea recipes. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore a variety of enticing variations, each offering a unique twist on this classic summer beverage. From the simplicity of our Basic Orange Ice Tea to the tantalizing flavors of our Orange-Mango and Orange-Mint concoctions, these recipes cater to every palate. Experience the perfect balance of tangy oranges, aromatic tea, and invigorating coolness in every sip. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or crave a burst of tropical or herbal flavors, our Orange Ice Tea recipes promise an explosion of refreshment that will transport you to a state of pure bliss.
ORANGE ICED TEA
This is a recipe I found in my cookbook called Favorite Brand Name Classic Recipe Collection. It's really easy to make and the oranges offer a really refreshing citrus boost to the iced tea. I didn't include chilling time in the preparation time.
Provided by Northwestgal
Categories Beverages
Time 15m
Yield 32 ounces, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- With a vegetable peeler, peel each orange in a continuous spiral, removing only the outer colored layer of peel.
- In a large pitcher, pour boiling water over the tea bags and orange peel. Cover and steep 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. Chill tea mixture with peel in a covered container.
- To serve, remove the peel and pour iced tea over ice cubes in tall glasses.
- Sweeten to taste with honey (or brown sugar). Garnish with orange slices and fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 7.1, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 0.6
ORANGE BOURBON ICED TEA
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories beverage
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Add the tea, bourbon, Clover Honey Syrup and orange juice to a pitcher and stir. Pour over ice in individual glasses.
- Combine the honey and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the honey dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month.
PEACH ORANGE ICED TEA
This is a peach- and orange-flavored iced tea, great on a hot summer day. A nectarine can be substituted for the peach. A mandarin orange can be substituted for the clementine.
Provided by Angela L
Categories Drinks Recipes Tea Iced Tea Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place peach, clementine, and sugar in a pitcher. Mash the fruit using a spoon; add water and tea bags and stir. Refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. Remove fruit and tea bags using a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 7.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
HOMEMADE ORANGE ICE TEA
Orange, green tea, lemon and lime. What do you get if you combine these? Yes indeed, a delicious refreshing ice tea recipe.
Provided by Andréa
Categories Drinks
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the water in the pan and add the sugar.
- Bring the water to a boil and cook until the sugar is dissolved. Turn off the heat and put the tea bags in the water.
- Let stand for 15 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and cool to room temperature.
- Put the tea, sparkling water and orange juice in a big bowl.
- Mix well and pour in the jar.
- Slice the orange, lemon and lime in wedges and put them with the ice tea.
- Add the sprigs of mint and ice cubes and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 24 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRANBERRY ORANGE ICED TEA
When the temperature rises, stay cool with this cranberry and citrus iced tea.
Provided by Sweet'NLow(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Sweet'N Low®
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large pitcher, pour the boiling water over the tea bags. Steep 5 minutes; remove the tea bags and discard.
- Stir in the lemon juice and Sweet'N Low until the Sweet'N Low dissolves. Mix in the cold water and orange juice.
- Refrigerate until well chilled.
- Pour over ice in tall glasses.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 6.1 mg, Sugar 7 g
SWEET CITRUS ICED TEA
My family has been making iced tea this way ever since I was a child. When I recently prepared it for a church function, everyone liked it so much that they asked for the recipe. - Diane C Kirkpatrick, Terre Hill, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 1 gallon.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water just to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add tea bags; let stand for 10 minutes. Discard tea bags. , Pour tea into a large container. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice, orange juice concentrate and remaining water. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMON-ORANGE ICED TEA
"I finally hit on a recipe for iced tea that doesn't have the aftertaste of artificial sweetener," relates Dawn Lowenstein of Hatboro, Pennsylvania. "This tangy drink is perfect for folks who need to monitor their sugar intake."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring 1 qt. of water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add tea bags and mint; let stand for 10 minutes. , Discard tea bags and mint. Pour tea into a large pitcher. Add lemonade drink mix, orange juice and remaining water; stir well. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ORANGE-AND-LEMON ICED TEA
This tea can be made up to five days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine tea and mint in a large heatproof container. Pour 8 cups boiling water over; let steep 5 minutes. Discard tea bags and mint; stir in sugar. Let cool completely, then stir in orange and lemon juices. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
- Fill glasses with ice. Stir tea and pour into glasses. If desired, stir a shot of whiskey or gin into each. Garnish with citrus rounds and mint sprigs; serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use fresh oranges: Fresh oranges provide the best flavor for orange ice tea. If you can't find fresh oranges, you can use store-bought orange juice, but it won't be as flavorful.
- Choose a black tea that you enjoy: There are many different types of black tea available, so choose one that you like the taste of. Some good options include Earl Grey, English Breakfast, and Assam.
- Use filtered water: Filtered water will help to remove any impurities from the water and make your ice tea taste better.
- Sweeten your tea to taste: Orange ice tea can be sweetened with sugar, honey, or another sweetener of your choice. Start with a small amount of sweetener and add more to taste.
- Serve your tea over ice: Orange ice tea is best served over ice. You can add a slice of orange or a sprig of mint to garnish.
Conclusion:
Orange ice tea is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like your tea sweet or unsweetened, with or without fruit, orange ice tea is a delicious and healthy way to stay hydrated.
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