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Indian Spiced Iced Orange Tea

Looking for a summer drink? Try this refreshing Indian spiced orange iced tea. Made with fresh orange juice, mint, spices and black tea.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: universal
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 2 glasses
Calories: 236kcal
Author: Geetha

Equipment

Ingredients

1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml

For Tea

  • 6-7 black peppercorn add/reduce based on your preferred spice levels
  • ⅓ Teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1.5 Cups water
  • 1 Sprig mint leaves and stalk wash
  • 1.5 Teaspoons tea powder
  • 2 Teaspoons brown sugar adjust based on your prefered sweetness

To Prepare 1 Cup Iced Tea

  • ⅓ Cup orange juice squeeze from fresh oranges
  • 4-5 orange segments peel and remove pith
  • mint leaves to garnish
  • ⅓ Cup tea adjust based on how stong you need your iced tea
  • 2-3 ice cubes add/reduce as per your preference

Instructions

  • Place 6-7 black peppercorn and ⅓ Teaspoon 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 1.5 Cups water to boil in a sauce pan.
    1.5 Cups water
  • Add 1 Sprig mint leaves and stalk, ground spice mixture and continue to boil.
    1 Sprig mint leaves and stalk
  • Add 1.5 Teaspoons tea powder, 2 Teaspoons 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 4-5 orange segments and mint leaves into a glass and muddle with muddler.
    4-5 orange segments, mint leaves
  • Fill the glass with 2-3 ice cubes.
    2-3 ice cubes
  • Pour ⅓ Cup orange juice and chilled ⅓ Cup tea over ice.
    ⅓ Cup orange juice, ⅓ Cup tea
  • Garnish it with a sprig of mint.
  • Serve refreshing and delicious iced orange tea.

Notes

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.
 
   

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 795mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 6775IU | Vitamin C: 191mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg
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