Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea
A naturally spiced and citrusy homemade iced tea made with cinnamon sticks and fresh oranges. Perfectly refreshing for summer and caffeine-free optional.
Print Pin Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 35kcal
Cost: $3
Equipment
- 1 Large saucepan
- 1 Fine-mesh strainer
- 1 Microplane Grater
- 1 Large pitcher
- 1 Citrus Juicer
- 1 Serving glasses
Ingredients
Essential Ingredients
- 8 cups Water Divided – 4 cups for simmering, 4 cold
- 4 Cinnamon sticks Whole sticks, not ground
- 2 Oranges Juice + zest
- 4 Black tea bags Optional – skip for herbal version
- 3 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup Adjust to taste
- Ice cubes For serving
- Orange slices For garnish
- Cinnamon sticks For garnish
Instructions
- Grate orange zest and squeeze juice, then set aside.
- Simmer Base – Boil 4 cups of water with cinnamon and zest for 10 mins.
- Steep Tea – Add tea bags, cover, and steep 3–5 mins.
- Strain Mix – Strain solids, stir in sweetener, juice, and cold water.
- Chill Time – Refrigerate for 2 hours until cold.
- Serve Iced – Pour over ice, garnish, and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 240g | Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.3mg