Refreshing Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Tea Base
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4 cups water
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4 black tea bags (or 4 teaspoons loose leaf tea)
→ Flavoring
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1 large orange (for zest and juice)
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2 cinnamon sticks
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2 star anise pods (optional)
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Honey or sugar to taste (optional)
→ For Serving
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Ice cubes
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Orange slices for garnish
# Instructions:
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Start by zesting your orange to get about a teaspoon of zest. Set aside both the zest and the orange for juicing later.
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Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add tea bags, cinnamon sticks, orange zest, and star anise if using. Cover and let steep for 5-8 minutes.
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Remove tea bags and strain the tea. Juice your zested orange and stir the fresh juice into the tea. Add honey or sugar if desired.
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Allow the tea to cool to room temperature before refrigerating until completely chilled.
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Pour the chilled tea over ice-filled glasses and garnish with fresh orange slices and a cinnamon stick or star anise.
# Notes:
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Perfect for summer gatherings and hot days
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Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator
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Customize sweetness to your preference