Homemade Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea
This Easy Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea is the ultimate cozy-meets-refreshing drink that bridges the gap between seasons perfectly. Imagine the warm, woody spice of cinnamon swirling with the bright, citrusy punch of fresh orange, all chilled over ice for a crisp finish.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 4 Black tea bags or 2 tbsp loose-leaf
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- ½ cup Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1-2 tbsp Honey or maple syrup adjust to taste
- 1 Orange thinly sliced for garnish
- 2 Star anise pods optional garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot or kettle.
- Remove from heat and add the tea bags and cinnamon sticks. Steep for 6–8 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and stir in the honey until completely dissolved.
- Let the tea cool to room temperature, then stir in the fresh orange juice.
- Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice and tuck in a few orange slices and a star anise pod.
- Pour the tea over the ice and serve immediately.