Iced Orange Tea

Looking for a summer drink? Try this refreshing and subtly spiced orange iced tea. Made with fresh orange juice, mint, spices and black tea.

Prep Time5

Cook Time7

Total Time12

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: universal

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: glass

Calories: 472kcal

Author: Geetha

Get Recipe Ingredients

Place black peppercorn and fennel seeds in a mortar and grind them using a pestle.
6-7 Black Peppercorn, ⅓ Teaspoon Fennel Seeds
Set it aside to use later.
Bring a cup of water to boil in a sauce pan.
1.5 Cups Water
Add mint leaves, stalk, ground spice mixture and continue to boil.
1 Sprig Mint Leaves and Stalk
Add black tea powder, brown sugar and boil for 5-7 minutes.
1.5 Teaspoons Tea Powder, 2 Teaspoons Brown Sugar
Switch the heat off and strain the tea into a glass or a container.
Let it cool completely and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, squeeze the orange juice into a bowl and set it aside to use later.
When ready to serve, add orange segments and mint leaves into a glass and muddle with muddler.
4-5 Orange Segments, Mint Leaves
Fill the glass with ice cubes.
2-3 Ice Cubes
Pour orange juice and chilled tea over ice.
⅓ Cup Orange Juice, ⅓ Cup Tea
Garnish it with a sprig of mint.
Serve refreshing and delicious iced orange tea.

Orange Juice: Use freshly squeezed orange juice, as it brings in natural sweetness and vibrant citrus flavour.

Chill Tea: Put tea in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to retain maximum flavour.

Hot Tea: Avoid pouring hot tea on ice as it melts the ice and creates a watery mess.