ICED CITRUS SUN TEA

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Categories     Tea     Non-Alcoholic     Citrus     Picnic     Backyard BBQ     Iced Tea     Shower     Party     Gourmet     Drink

Yield Makes about 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups orange juice
4 Celestial Seasonings Red Zinger tea bags
4 cups water
1 lime
1 lemon
1/4 cup chilled simple syrup, or to taste
1 navel orange, sliced
For the simple syrup:
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups water

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.

dre Mat
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This tea is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the citrus flavor.


Caelynn Roberts
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I'm not usually a fan of sun tea, but this recipe is a game-changer. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Rosemiri Morrell
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This is my new favorite summer drink! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.


M. Alyan
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I was skeptical at first, but this tea is actually really good! The citrus flavor is very refreshing.


Rajay dreamchaser
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This tea is so delicious and refreshing. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.


Gaming boy
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I love how customizable this recipe is. I can add more or less sugar, depending on my taste. I can also use different types of citrus fruits. It's a great way to use up whatever fruit I have on hand.


Peter Burrows
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This is the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot day. It's light and refreshing, and the citrus flavor is so invigorating.


Robi Islam
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I've tried many sun tea recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavor is incredible and it's so refreshing. I highly recommend it!


Ashir
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This tea is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love that I can use whatever citrus fruits I have on hand.


Naime Hajar
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Iced Citrus Sun Tea is a delightful and refreshing drink that's perfect for hot summer days! The combination of citrus fruits and sun-brewed tea gives it a unique and delicious flavor.