Cranberry Citrus Iced Tea
Brighten up your day with the zesty, refreshing flavors of Cranberry Citrus Iced Tea! This invigorating blend combines robust black tea with the tart sweetness of cranberry juice, balanced perfectly by freshly squeezed orange and lemon juices. Sweeten it to your liking with honey or sugar, and serve it over ice for the ultimate thirst-quenching beverage. Finished with a garnish of citrus slices and a touch of fresh mint, this iced tea is as stunning as it is satisfying. Perfect for summer gatherings, brunch with friends, or a relaxing afternoon, this easy-to-make drink is a vibrant twist on classic iced tea.
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 2 cups Cranberry juice
- 1 whole Orange
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Honey or sugar (optional)
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 8 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan.
Step 2
Remove the saucepan from heat and steep 4 black tea bags in the hot water for 5 minutes. Discard the tea bags once steeped.
Step 3
Allow the tea to cool for 10 minutes.
Step 4
While the tea cools, juice half of the orange and half of the lemon, reserving their juice. Slice the remaining halves into thin rounds for garnish.
Step 5
In a large pitcher, combine the brewed tea, 2 cups of cranberry juice, the orange juice, and the lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
Step 6
Add honey or sugar, if desired, and stir until dissolved.
Step 7
Fill the pitcher with 2 cups of ice cubes and stir to chill the tea.
Step 8
Serve the iced tea in glasses filled with additional ice. Garnish each glass with an orange and lemon slice, along with a sprig of fresh mint, if using.
Step 9
Enjoy your refreshing Cranberry Citrus Iced Tea!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2179g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 371.0 |
| Total Fat 2.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 68.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 92.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 64.6g | |
| Protein 2.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 174.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 700.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories