Honey Citrus Iced Tea

Quench your thirst with the refreshing and perfectly balanced flavor of Honey Citrus Iced Tea, a delightful beverage that combines the bold richness of black tea with the natural sweetness of honey and the zesty brightness of fresh lemon and orange juices. This easy-to-make iced tea recipe is steeped to perfection, lightly sweetened, and chilled over plenty of ice for a cooling treat that’s ideal for sunny afternoons or casual gatherings. Garnished with vibrant citrus slices and fragrant mint leaves, it’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes with simple pantry staples, this crowd-pleaser is a must-try for tea lovers and anyone seeking a naturally sweetened, revitalizing drink.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 4 pieces black tea bags
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 4 pieces lemon slices
• 4 pieces orange slices
• 8 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
• 2 cups ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan.

Step 2

Remove the saucepan from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Discard the tea bags and stir in 3 tablespoons of honey until fully dissolved.

Step 4

Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 5

Once the tea has cooled, stir in 3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed orange juice.

Step 6

Fill a large pitcher with 2 cups of ice cubes, and pour the honey citrus tea over the ice.

Step 7

Add 4 lemon slices, 4 orange slices, and 8 mint leaves (if using) to the pitcher for extra flavor and garnish.

Step 8

Serve the Honey Citrus Iced Tea cold in individual glasses and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1729.6 grams (1729.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	280

Total Fat 0.40g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 34mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 74.70g	27%
Dietary Fiber 3.80g	14%
Total Sugars 67.00g
Protein 2.20g	4%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 130mg	10%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 403mg	9%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.2%

Protein: 2.8%

Carbs: 96.0%