Best 9 Orange And Lemon Iced Tea Recipes

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Orange and lemon iced tea is a refreshing and flavorful summer drink that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with fresh oranges and lemons, this iced tea is a delicious and healthy alternative to sugary sodas and juices. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make this delightful beverage at home. So gather your ingredients, grab a pitcher, and let's get started on creating the perfect orange and lemon iced tea!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ORANGE ICE TEA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     beverage

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups water
7 black tea bags (recommended: Red Rose)
3 cups sparkling water, chilled
1/2 small orange, thinly sliced
Ice
Fresh mint or basil sprigs, to garnish

Steps:

  • Special equipment: a 60-ounce (7 1/2 cups) pitcher
  • For the syrup: In a small saucepan, bring the orange juice and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool for 20 minutes.
  • For the tea: In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the tea bags and remove the pan from the heat. Allow the tea to steep and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Remove the tea bags and discard. Pour the tea and syrup into a pitcher and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • To serve: Pour the sparkling water into the pitcher and add the orange slices. Pour the tea into 4 ice-filled glasses. Garnish with fresh mint, or basil, and serve.

LEMON-ORANGE ICED TEA



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For all the pitchers of tea I've made, I found one lemon and one orange just right for a citrusy summer drink. It doesn't matter the size, one each will do.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Beverages

Time 25m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups water
4 orange pekoe tea bags
1 cup sugar or 1 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1 lemon, juiced
1 orange, juiced

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat water just until it comes to a rapid boil. Remove from heat and drop in the tea bags. Cover and let steep for about 20 minutes.
  • In a 2 quart pitcher, combine the steeped tea, discarding the tea bags, and the sugar or Splenda. Stir until dissolved. Continue to cool to room temperature. Stir in lemon and orange juice. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.
  • Tips:.
  • I find it best not to add the citrus until the tea is completely cooled. Even better to chill the cooled citrus tea, as recommended, to let the flavors meld. Also, cooling too fast brings out the tannin, causing cloudy tea. Should any tea become cloudy, just add a little boiling water to clear it up.

ORANGE-AND-LEMON ICED TEA



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This tea can be made up to five days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 black-tea bags
12 sprigs mint, plus more for serving
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh orange juice, strained, plus thinly sliced orange rounds for serving
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, strained, plus thinly sliced lemon rounds for serving
Whiskey or gin, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine tea and mint in a large heatproof container. Pour 8 cups boiling water over; let steep 5 minutes. Discard tea bags and mint; stir in sugar. Let cool completely, then stir in orange and lemon juices. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
  • Fill glasses with ice. Stir tea and pour into glasses. If desired, stir a shot of whiskey or gin into each. Garnish with citrus rounds and mint sprigs; serve immediately.

LEMON-ORANGE ICED TEA



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"I finally hit on a recipe for iced tea that doesn't have the aftertaste of artificial sweetener," relates Dawn Lowenstein of Hatboro, Pennsylvania. "This tangy drink is perfect for folks who need to monitor their sugar intake."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 quarts cold water, divided
6 tea bags
2 sprigs fresh mint
3-1/2 teaspoons Crystal Light lemonade drink mix
2 cups orange juice

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring 1 qt. of water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add tea bags and mint; let stand for 10 minutes. , Discard tea bags and mint. Pour tea into a large pitcher. Add lemonade drink mix, orange juice and remaining water; stir well. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THE BEST LEMON ICED TEA



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This is the best iced tea I've ever tasted. It comes very close to the Good Host® brand we Canadians are used to.

Provided by WANDAREN

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 green tea bags
4 orange pekoe tea bags
6 cups boiling water
1 cup white sugar
1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
½ lemon, juiced
10 cold water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place green tea bags and black tea bags in a 1-gallon glass jar. Pour boiling water over tea bags; steep for 30 minutes.
  • Remove tea bags; stir in sugar and lemonade concentrate until dissolved. Fill jar to the top with cold water; stir in lemon juice. Chill in the refrigerator until cold. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 3.9 mg, Sugar 24.8 g

HONEY-CITRUS ICED TEA



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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

4 tea bags
2 cups boiling water
3 medium navel oranges
2 medium lemons
2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons honey
1 liter ginger ale, chilled
Ice cubes

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

ICED ORANGE TEA



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Yield Makes 8 drinks.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons orange pekoe tea leaves
three 2 1/2-inch strips of orange rind
2 cups fresh orange juice
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
sugar to taste
3 cups ginger ale
8 thin orange slices

Steps:

  • Pour 4 cups boiling water over the tea leaves and orange rind in a heatproof bowl and let the mixture steep for 10 minutes. Strain the tea into a pitcher, add the orange juice, the lemon juice, and the sugar, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, and chill the mixture. Add the ginger ale, pour the mixture into tall glasses filled with ice cubes, and garnish each drink with 1 of the orange slices.

LEMON-LIME ICED TEA



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From Chatelaine magazine. Perfect for a hot summer evening! Could use orange pekoe tea or your favorite tea instead of green tea!

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 11 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 green tea bags
8 cups boiling water
355 ml frozen concentrated lemonade or 355 ml limeade
1/2-1 cup white rum (optional)
ice cube
1 lemon
1 lime

Steps:

  • Add tea bags to boiling water. Steep for 3 minute Remove bags, then immediately add frozen lemonade and stir until completely dissolved. Sweeten with sugar or honey, if needed.
  • Refrigerate at least until cold. Then stir in rum to taste.
  • To serve, place a few ice cubes in a large pitcher. Thinly slice lemon and lime and add. Pour tea mixture overtop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3.8, Sodium 3.9, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.2

ICED TEA II



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This iced tea is fabulous - it tastes like the brand names!

Provided by mands

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 cups water
3 orange pekoe tea bags
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat water to a rapid boil. Remove from heat and drop in the tea bags. Cover and let steep for 1 hour.
  • In a large pitcher, combine the steeped tea and the sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved, then stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.2 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh oranges and lemons for the best flavor.
  • Use filtered or spring water for the tea, as tap water can sometimes have a bitter taste.
  • Steep the tea bags in hot water for at least 5 minutes to extract the full flavor.
  • Add the sugar or honey to taste. You can also use a sugar substitute if you prefer.
  • Serve the tea over ice with a slice of orange or lemon.
  • Garnish the tea with a sprig of mint or rosemary for a refreshing touch.

Conclusion:

Orange and lemon iced tea is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy a glass of this refreshing beverage in no time. Whether you are looking for a thirst-quenching drink to enjoy on a hot summer day or a light and flavorful beverage to serve at a party, orange and lemon iced tea is a great choice.

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