Name: Orange Iced Tea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 11/2 leaves Tea Leaves (tea); 2 Orange (nos); 2 tbsp Sugar; 2 cup Water; 1.5 cubes Ice Cubes (cubes, ice); 3 slices Orange

Orange Iced Tea

Amrita Roy

UpdatedJuly, 2025

1 hour 20 minutes

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4.60 from 5 votes

Beverages

About Orange Iced Tea

Orange Iced Tea is the perfect way to cool off on a warm summer day, blending the classic taste of tea with the vibrant, citrusy zing of fresh orange. Its refreshing, fruity flavor makes it a delightful choice for quenching your thirst and elevating your mood.

Requiring just a handful of simple ingredients, this flavorful iced tea is quick to prepare and sure to impress. Serve it at your next home party or enjoy it as a personal treat—either way, its unique twist on a classic beverage is bound to be a hit!

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Recipe Time & More

Prep5

Cook1 15

Total1 20

Calories46 kcal

Serves

Served AsBeverages

Recipe TasteAstringent Sweet

Ingredients

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Instructions

Squeeze orange juice from the oranges and keep aside.
Boil water in a saucepan.
Add sugar and tea leaves into the boiling water. Boil for 2 minutes and switch off the gas and cover the pan with a lid for couple of minutes.
Strain the tea decoction in a pitcher and allow to cool it.
Now add the orange juice into the pitcher and keep it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Take two glasses and add ice cubes into them.
Now pour the cold orange tea into the glasses.
Add orange slice and mint sprig to each glass and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Instead of tea leaves one can also use tea bags for making the tea decoction.

Additional Tips

For an extra burst of citrus flavor, add a few strips of orange zest to the hot tea while steeping, then strain before chilling.
Swap out sugar for honey or agave syrup for a different sweetness profile that pairs well with the orange notes.
If you prefer a more pronounced tea flavor, use cold brew tea bags and steep overnight in the refrigerator for a smoother, less astringent taste.
Garnish each glass with a slice of orange and a sprig of fresh mint for a visually appealing and aromatic presentation.