Best 6 Refreshing Citrus Iced Tea Recipes

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Are you looking for a refreshing drink to quench your thirst on a hot summer day? Look no further than citrus iced tea! This delicious and invigorating beverage is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a refreshing citrus iced tea that will be the hit of your next party or gathering. Whether you prefer a classic combination of lemon and lime, or something more exotic, like grapefruit and blood orange, there is a citrus iced tea recipe out there for everyone. So what are you waiting for? Grab your favorite citrus fruits and get started!

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30 REFRESHING ICED TEA RECIPES + HOW TO MAKE THE BEST ICED TEA



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Step-by-step instructions on how to make the best iced tea -- cold brew it!

Provided by Jee Choe

Categories     Drinks

Time 12h2m

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 cups water
1 tablespoon loose black tea (or 2 tea sachets or tea bags)

Steps:

  • Put tea and water in a pitcher or glass container. Cover pitcher and put in refrigerator for at least 12 hours.Use cool or room temperature filtered water. No need to boil any water to make cold brew tea. Use filtered water for the best tasting cold brewed tea.
  • Strain out tea leaves.Use a mesh strainer if using loose tea or just take out the tea sachets or tea bags.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Sodium 12 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

CITRUS ICED TEA



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If you love tea, but you don't find it refreshing in hot weather, try this wonderfully fresh alternative

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Afternoon tea

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ordinary tea bags
2 tbsp caster sugar
10 sprigs mint
300ml fresh orange juice
juice 1 lime
1⁄2 sliced orange , mint leaves and ice to serve

Steps:

  • Make the tea with 1.2 litres water and the sugar. Add mint to the pot and infuse for 10 mins. Strain and cool.
  • Pour into a jug, stir in the juices and serve with orange slices, mint and plenty of ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Protein 1 grams protein

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

CITRUS ICED TEA



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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

6 cloves
8 cups cold water
9 regular sized tea bags
1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

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 RASPBERRY ICED TEA



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This recipe makes a gallon, so it's a great choice for a springtime party when you have a medium-size crowd. It freezes well, so feel free to make it ahead of time. -Arlana Hendricks, Manchester, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups water
1-3/4 cups sugar
8 tea bags
3/4 cup frozen apple-raspberry juice concentrate
8 cups cold water
Ice cubes
Fresh raspberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water and sugar to a boil; remove from heat. Add tea bags; steep, covered, 3-5 minutes according to taste. Discard tea bags. Add juice concentrate; stir in cold water. Serve over ice, with raspberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CITRUS ICED TEA



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Make and share this Citrus Iced Tea recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kaarin

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon lime peel, grated
6 cups brewed tea, chilled

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, add juices and lime peel.
  • Simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
  • Strain syrup; refrigerate 2 hours.
  • For one serving: Add 1/4 cup syrup to 3/4 cup tea.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 2.5, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 18.4, Protein 0.2

Tips:

  • Use a variety of citrus fruits to create a unique and flavorful iced tea. Some popular combinations include lemon and lime, orange and grapefruit, and tangerine and clementine.
  • For a sweeter iced tea, add a little honey, sugar, or agave syrup to taste.
  • If you want a refreshing iced tea, serve it over ice cubes or chill it in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.
  • Garnish your iced tea with a slice of citrus fruit, a sprig of mint, or a cinnamon stick for an extra touch of flavor and beauty.
  • Experiment with different brewing methods to find the one that you like best. You can brew citrus iced tea in a teapot, a cold brew pitcher, or even a French press.

Conclusion:

Citrus iced tea is a refreshing and delicious beverage that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With a variety of citrus fruits to choose from, the possibilities are endless. So next time you are looking for a refreshing drink, give citrus iced tea a try. You won't be disappointed!

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