Kuwaiti Cinnamon-Orange Iced Tea

Kuwaiti Cinnamon-Orange Iced Tea
You can never have too many beverage recipes, so give Kuwaiti Cinnamon-Orange Iced Tean a try. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 103 calories, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan diet. A mixture of tea bags, cinnamon stick, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Combine 8 cups water, the orange peel and cinnamon stick in a saucepan over low heat and bring to a boil.
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Add the tea bags and turn off the heat.
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Let the tea steep for about 5 minutes (no more or else it will be bitter), then remove the tea bags and chill the tea; don't remove the cinnamon stick or the orange peel yet.
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Combine 1 cup water, the sugar and ginger in a small saucepan over low heat and bring to a boil without stirring. Once boiling, turn off the heat. Rip the mint leaves and stalks into pieces and drop into the syrup.
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Let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Strain the syrup, discarding the mint and ginger.
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Strain the tea into a pitcher.
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Add the mint syrup according to your taste buds and stir.
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Serve in tall glasses over ice and garnish with orange slices and cinnamon sticks, if you like. Sip languorously.
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Photograph by Lisa Shin

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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score0
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