In the sweltering heat of summer, there's nothing quite like a refreshing glass of iced tea. And when that tea is infused with the bright, tangy flavors of cranberries and citrus, it becomes an irresistible treat. With its vibrant color, sweet-tart flavor, and invigorating aroma, cranberry citrus iced tea is the perfect drink to cool down and quench your thirst. So gather your ingredients, brew a pot of tea, and let's embark on a journey to create the ultimate cranberry citrus iced tea.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRANBERRY-MINT ICED TEA
Chill out with this fresh brewed iced tea drink, with mint and cranberry juice cocktail. Love mint? Add an extra sprig to each cold glass when serving.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Beverage
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat cranberry juice cocktail to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Pour over tea bags and mint in 2-quart glass measuring cup or heatproof pitcher. Let steep 5 to 10 minutes.
- Strain tea mixture. Stir in sugar. Serve tea over ice. Add more sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 5 mg, Sugar 38 g, TransFat 0 g
ICED CRANBERRY-MINT TEA
Raise a toast to friends, family, sunshine and warm weather with this cranberry cooler. Fresh mint and a hint of lemon add refreshing, fruity flavor. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring the water, mint and sugar to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 15 minutes., Discard tea bags. Cover and let stand 45 minutes longer. Strain and discard mint leaves. Stir the cranberry and lemon juices into tea. Serve over ice with lemon slices if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRANBERRY ORANGE ICED TEA
When the temperature rises, stay cool with this cranberry and citrus iced tea.
Provided by Sweet'NLow(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Sweet'N Low®
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large pitcher, pour the boiling water over the tea bags. Steep 5 minutes; remove the tea bags and discard.
- Stir in the lemon juice and Sweet'N Low until the Sweet'N Low dissolves. Mix in the cold water and orange juice.
- Refrigerate until well chilled.
- Pour over ice in tall glasses.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 6.1 mg, Sugar 7 g
CITRUS CRANBERRY TEA
Field editor Pat Habiger of Spearvile, Kansas stirs up holiday spirit with this hot brew that's full of tangy fruit flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 32 servings (8 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine the water, sugar and cinnamon. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes. , Discard cinnamon sticks. Stir juices into syrup mixture. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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.
FRESH CRANBERRY SPICED TEA
A lovely clear red, hot beverage for holiday parties, an afternoon break, for dinner or bedtime as it contains no caffeine. I have been making this for decades and keep it in the fridge all winter. One of my most requested recipes!
Provided by P.Pedd.
Categories Drinks Recipes Tea Iced Tea Recipes
Time 8h40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the cranberries and water into a large pot. Bring to a boil and cook just until the berries pop, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand at room temperature until cold, several hours.
- Strain out the cranberries and stir the orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice and sugar into the liquid. Add the cinnamon stick, whole cloves and allspice berries. Bring to a low boil. It is ready to serve at this point, but it is even better if you allow it to sit overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 7.3 mg, Sugar 32.1 g
SPICED CRANBERRY COCKTAIL ICED TEA
So good, its tart and tangy, sweet and very refreshing. Well worth the extra effort. Make sure to serve well chilled.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Beverages
Time 3h
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot, combine water and cranberries.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Next add the sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, cloves, allspice berries and cinnamon sticks.
- Cover and steep for 1 hour.
- Strain the mixture, pour into a large pitcher and allow to cool to room temperature on counter.
- Once cooled place in refrigerator, until chilled.
- When ready, add the pineapple juice, ginger ale, lemon and orange slices to the cranberry mixture in the pitcher and serve in tall glasses with lots of ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.3, Fat 0.2, Sodium 7, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 39.8, Protein 0.7
Tips:
- Choose fresh, ripe cranberries for the best flavor.
- Use a citrus fruit that you enjoy, such as oranges, lemons, or limes.
- Add a sweetener to taste, such as sugar, honey, or agave nectar.
- Let the tea steep for at least 4 hours, or overnight, for the best flavor.
- Serve the tea over ice with a garnish of fresh cranberries and citrus slices.
- To make a sparkling version of this tea, add a splash of club soda or sparkling water.
- For a refreshing summer drink, freeze some of the tea in ice cube trays and add them to a glass of cold water.
Conclusion:
Cranberry-Citrus Iced Tea is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like it sweet or tart, with or without sparkling water, this tea is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a delicious and healthy drink, give Cranberry-Citrus Iced Tea a try.
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