Description
A refreshing blend of iced tea with orange juice and mint.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp loose black tea (chai patti)
- 6 cups water
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar (or to taste)
- 2 cups unsweetened orange juice
- 5 – 6 fresh mint leaves
- 4 – 5 thin orange slices with skin
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine water and sugar in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the loose tea leaves to the saucepan and cover it with a lid. Steep the tea for 2-3 minutes.
- Strain the brewed tea into a jar, discarding the leaves, and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in the orange juice once the tea has cooled, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve by placing ice cubes in each glass along with an orange slice and mint leaves. Pour the chilled iced tea over the ice and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust sugar according to taste.
- For a stronger tea, steep for a longer time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Brewed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg