MINTED ICED TEA WITH ORANGE-BLOSSOM WATER

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This came out of the local newpaper. I am always looking for new and original alternatives to soda, especially for summer.

Provided by Cecily Parsley

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 16 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 orange pekoe tea bags
12 sprigs of fresh mint
3 lemons, peeled and juiced
8 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups superfine sugar
8 cups cold water
1/3 cup orange blossom water
mint sprigs and lemon slice (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Steep tea bags in boiling water, add mint, sugar and lemon peel. Stir until sugar dissolves. Allow to stand for up to four hours. Discard lemon peel and mint. Strain lemon juice and add to tea. Add cold water and orange blossom water, and plenty of ice cubes.
  • Serve in tall, clear glasses, garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs.
  • Orange blossom water is available in Middle Eastern grocery stores, and in the specialty aisles of some supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 7.1, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 25, Protein 0.3

sunflower Tahsin
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This iced tea is a great way to use up leftover mint and orange blossom water. It's also a great way to impress your guests.


Pat Versluis
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I love the delicate flavor of this iced tea. It's perfect for a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up.


vamp
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I've tried many iced tea recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Benjamine Nwa
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This iced tea is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


hakimo alqesar
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I love the way the mint and orange blossom water complement each other in this tea.


Me Rakib Islam
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This iced tea is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Saman Imani
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I'm not a big fan of iced tea, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and refreshing.


Mukta Manha
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I love the floral flavor of the orange blossom water in this iced tea. It's so unique and refreshing.


Collette Turner
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This is the perfect iced tea to serve at a summer party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Cabdifatax Qadey
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Jennifer Hernandez
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This iced tea is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of mint and orange blossom water.


Areekhan Waziri
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I'm not a big fan of mint, but I really enjoyed this tea. The orange blossom water balances out the mint flavor perfectly.


Hr Habib
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I made this tea for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Satrina Meviana Gusmao Cardoso
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This iced tea is a great way to use up leftover mint and orange blossom water.


Tamar Lawson
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can adjust the sweetness to your liking and add other flavors, like lemon or ginger.


SpoRs IoveR
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Shazzad Hossain
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This iced tea is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. It's also very easy to make.


ovo
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I love the combination of mint, orange blossom water, and tea. It's so refreshing and flavorful.