Tea Crush

Refresh your senses with the vibrant and invigorating "Tea Crush," a tantalizing blend of black tea, citrus juices, and a touch of honey, perfect for any time of year. This quick and easy recipe combines the bold richness of black tea with the zesty brightness of orange and lemon juice, creating a symphony of flavors that’s both energizing and soothing. Infused with fresh mint leaves and served over ice, "Tea Crush" delivers a cooling twist that makes it ideal for hot summer afternoons. Garnished with citrus slices and mint sprigs, this stunning drink offers an eye-catching presentation that’s sure to impress. Ready in just 15 minutes, "Tea Crush" is the perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication, and pairs perfectly with brunch spreads, afternoon snacks, or solo sips at sunset.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces black tea bags
• 500 ml water
• 100 ml orange juice
• 30 ml lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 10 pieces fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 3 pieces orange slices
• 3 pieces lemon slices

Directions

Step 1

Boil 500 ml of water in a small pot or kettle.

Step 2

Add the black tea bags to the boiling water and steep for 5 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags.

Step 3

Stir in honey while the tea is still warm to ensure it dissolves completely. Let the tea cool to room temperature, or refrigerate for faster cooling.

Step 4

In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea with the orange juice and lemon juice, stirring to mix well.

Step 5

Add the fresh mint leaves, gently crushing them with a spoon to release their flavor.

Step 6

Fill two serving glasses halfway with ice cubes, then pour the tea mixture into the glasses.

Step 7

Garnish each glass with orange slices, lemon slices, and a sprig of fresh mint.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Tea Crush!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1033.2 grams (1033.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	232

Total Fat 0.70g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 18mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 59.40g	22%
Dietary Fiber 3.40g	12%
Total Sugars 52.30g
Protein 2.40g	5%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 98mg	8%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 452mg	10%

*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: 2.5%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 93.7%