Orange Ice Tea
Orange Ice Tean is a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan beverage. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 130 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat. If you have tea bags, ice, water, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes.
Instructions
Watch how to make this recipe.
Special equipment: a 60-ounce (7 1/2 cups) pitcher
For the syrup: In a small saucepan, bring the orange juice and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and cool for 20 minutes.
For the tea: In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
Add the tea bags and remove the pan from the heat. Allow the tea to steep and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and discard.
Pour the tea and syrup into a pitcher and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Pour the sparkling water into the pitcher and add the orange slices.
Pour the tea into 4 ice-filled glasses.
Garnish with fresh mint, or basil, and serve.