Spiced Iced Tea Punch

Elevate your summer gatherings with this refreshing Spiced Iced Tea Punch, a dazzling fusion of bold black tea, warm cinnamon, and aromatic cloves. This recipe pairs the zesty flavors of fresh orange and lemon juice with a touch of natural sweetness from honey, creating the perfect balance of tang and spice. Infused with fresh mint leaves and topped off with sparkling water for a lively fizz, this iced tea punch is as invigorating as it is flavorful. Ideal for entertaining, it’s a crowd-pleasing drink that’s quick to prepare and beautifully garnished with citrus slices and mint sprigs for a stunning presentation. Make every sip special with this effortlessly chic, chilled beverage that's sure to be your new go-to for warm weather refreshment!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pieces black tea bags
• 6 cups water
• 2 sticks cinnamon sticks
• 5 pieces whole cloves
• 1 piece orange
• 1 piece lemon
• 0.25 cup honey
• 10 pieces fresh mint leaves
• 4 cups ice cubes
• 2 cups sparkling water
• 5 pieces orange slices (for garnish)
• 5 pieces lemon slices (for garnish)
• 4 sprigs mint sprigs (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to low and add the black tea bags, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves to the water.

Step 3

Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove the saucepan from heat.

Step 4

Slice the orange and lemon in half. Squeeze the juice from one-half of each into the saucepan, then slice the remaining halves for garnish.

Step 5

Stir the honey into the tea mixture until fully dissolved.

Step 6

Let the spiced tea cool to room temperature, then strain it into a large pitcher to remove the spices and tea bags.

Step 7

Add the fresh mint leaves to the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Before serving, fill the pitcher with ice cubes and sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.

Step 9

Serve the spiced iced tea punch in glasses filled with additional ice cubes. Garnish each glass with orange slices, lemon slices, and a sprig of mint.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3255.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	327.1

Total Fat 0.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 84.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 69.0g
Protein 4.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 284.8mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 641.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.2%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 94.4%