In the sweltering heat of summer, nothing beats the refreshing taste of citrus iced tea. This zesty beverage is a delightful blend of citrus fruits, black tea, and a hint of sweetness, making it the perfect drink to quench your thirst and revitalize your senses. Whether you prefer the tanginess of lemons, the sweetness of oranges, or the unique flavor of grapefruit, there's a citrus iced tea recipe out there to suit your palate. So grab your favorite citrus fruits, brew a pot of tea, and let's dive into the world of citrus iced tea, exploring the various recipes and tips to create the most delicious and thirst-quenching drink this summer.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
CITRUS ICED TEA WITH MINT
"I think I have finally hit on a recipe for iced tea that doesn't have that artificial sweetener aftertaste," notes Dawn Lowenstein of Hatboro, Pennsylvania.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, bring 1 qt. of water to a boil. Add tea bags and mint. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. Strain; discard tea bags and mint. , In a large container, combine lemonade mix and remaining water. Stir in the tea and orange juice. Cool. Serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SWEET CITRUS ICED TEA
My family has been making iced tea this way ever since I was a child. When I recently prepared it for a church function, everyone liked it so much that they asked for the recipe. - Diane C Kirkpatrick, Terre Hill, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 1 gallon.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water just to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add tea bags; let stand for 10 minutes. Discard tea bags. , Pour tea into a large container. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice, orange juice concentrate and remaining water. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HONEY CITRUS SOUTHERN ICED TEA
Steps:
- Bring 4 cups water to a simmer in a saucepan. Remove from the heat, add the tea bags and let steep for 8 minutes. Remove the tea bags and stir in the honey. Let cool.
- Add the sweetened tea to a pitcher along with 2 cups ice and another 4 cups water; stir. Add the sliced kumquats (if using), key limes and lemon. Pour into glasses over ice and garnish with mint.
HONEY-CITRUS ICED TEA
A frozen orange or lemon slice in the glass looks pretty and helps keep this refreshing punch nice and cold. Using honey instead of sugar adds a sweet touch. -Sheila Bradshaw, Columbus, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place tea bags in a teapot; add boiling water. Cover and steep for 3 minutes; discard tea bags. Pour tea into a pitcher. Peel and section 2 oranges and 1 lemon; add to tea. Stir in the orange juice, lemon juice and honey. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. Cut remaining orange and lemon into slices; freeze., Just before serving, strain and discard fruit from tea. Stir in ginger ale. Serve with frozen fruit slices and ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PEACH CITRUS ICED TEA
My husband and I are peach tea fans, but couldn't find a decaffeinated version. After experimenting, I came up with this lightly carbonated recipe that nicely blends fruit and tea flavors. All ages are sure to enjoy it. -Janice Harrison, Nashville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings (about 1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; remove from heat. Add tea bags; steep, covered, 3-5 minutes according to taste. Discard tea bags. Transfer to a pitcher; refrigerate until cool., Just before serving, stir in soda. Serve over ice; stir in sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ICED CITRUS SUN TEA
Categories Tea Non-Alcoholic Citrus Picnic Backyard BBQ Iced Tea Shower Party Gourmet Drink
Yield Makes about 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To make the tea:
- Fill an ice-cube tray with orange juice and freeze, uncovered, until solid, about 4 hours. Orange ice cubes may be made 1 week ahead and kept frozen in a plastic bag.
- In a pitcher combine tea bags and water and let tea stand at room temperature 4 hours.
- Remove tea bags and chill tea, covered, until cold, about 30 minutes.
- Cut half of lemon and lime into slices and squeeze remaining halves into tea. Stir syrup and all fruit slices into tea. Serve tea over orange juice ice cubes in tall glasses.
- To make the simple syrup:
- In a saucepan bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring, and boil until sugar is completely dissolved. Let syrup cool and chill, covered. Syrup may be made 2 weeks ahead and chilled, covered. Makes about 2 cups.
CITRUS-MINT ICED TEA
A refreshing variation on iced tea. Cook time includes refrigeration time.
Provided by Mikekey *
Categories Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Pour boiling water over tea bags and mint leaves; cover and steep 5 minutes.
- 2. Remove tea bags and mint, squeezing gently.
- 3. Stir in remaining ingredients and chill for 1 hour. Serve over ice.
CRANBERRY CITRUS ICED TEA
I made this for Valentine's Day because of the blush-pink colour. Well, we can't get enough of it! It is so refreshing, I make it all the time now. We can't wait to sip some on the deck this summer.
Provided by Debbb
Categories Beverages
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Boil 4 cups of water in large saucepan.
- Remove from heat.
- Add tea bags and let steep for 5-10 minutes.
- Squeeze out tea bags and remove.
- Add sugar, cranberry cocktail and juices.
- Chill.
- Serve over ice.
CITRUS ICED TEA
This recipe was posted in response for Russian Tea using "real" ingredients. I have not tried this yet but it sounds lovely. It came from the Iced Tea book by Fred Thompson. Since Russian tea has cinnamon in it you could add a cinnamon stick to the infusing process.
Provided by Wenstar
Categories Beverages
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the cloves with two cups of water in a small saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, remove from heat and let cloves steep for at least 45 minutes, preferably 1 hour.
- Bring two cups of the remaining water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan.
- Add the tea bags, cover and remove from heat.
- Let steep for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove tea bags with out squeezing them.
- Squeezing them will release more tannins into your tea and make it bitter.
- Strain the clove water into a 2 quart container.
- Add the steeped tea, orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar.
- Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the remaining 4 cups of water and stir to combine.
- Let cool.
- then chill and serve over ice.
REFRESHING CITRUS ICED TEA
I found this refreshing iced tea recipe in a 1932 women's magazine that my grandmother had. The lime adds a nice accent flavor.-Amanda Briggs, Greenfield, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 2 cups syrup (8 servings).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; add juices and lime zest. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Strain syrup; refrigerate for 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality tea. The better the tea, the better the iced tea will be. Look for loose-leaf tea or tea bags made with whole leaves.
- Use filtered or spring water. Tap water can contain impurities that can affect the taste of the tea.
- Steep the tea for the recommended amount of time. Over-steeping the tea will make it bitter.
- Sweeten the tea to taste. You can use sugar, honey, or another sweetener.
- Add flavorings, such as lemon, lime, or mint, to taste.
- Serve the tea over ice. You can also garnish it with a slice of lemon or lime.
Conclusion:
Citrus iced tea is a refreshing and delicious drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect citrus iced tea every time.
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