Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Tea Base
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4 black tea bags or 4 tsp loose tea leaves
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4 cups of boiling water
→ Flavor Boosters
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Juice and zest from 1 big orange
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2 sticks of cinnamon
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Optional: 2 whole star anise
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Optional: Sweeten with honey or sugar to your liking
→ Serve It Up
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Ice cubes or crushed ice
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Slices of orange as garnish
# Instructions:
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Grab a zester and collect about a teaspoon of zest from your orange. Put it aside, then keep the orange handy for juicing later.
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Let the water reach a boil in a saucepan, then take it off the heat. Stir in the tea, orange zest, cinnamon sticks, and star anise (if you’re using it). Cover with a lid and leave it for 5–8 minutes.
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Take out the tea bags and strain the tea liquid. Squeeze the orange you zested earlier, then mix that fresh juice into the strained tea. Add sugar or honey if you want it sweeter.
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Let your tea sit out to reach room temp before sticking it in the fridge until it's nice and cold.
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Fill your glasses with plenty of ice and pour the chilled tea over. Add a cinnamon stick or a star anise pod for flair, along with some orange slices.
# Notes:
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Great for sunny afternoons or get-togethers
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Store in the fridge to make it ahead of time
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Add just the right amount of sweetener for your taste