Ingredients for Citrus Iced Tea
- 10 whole cloves
- 8 cups water
- 4 black tea bags (or 2 family size tea bags)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
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How to Make Citrus Iced Tea
- Combine 10 whole cloves with 2 cups of water in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let the cloves steep for at least 45 minutes, or up to 1 hour for a stronger clove flavor.
- In a separate small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil.
- Add 4 black tea bags (or 2 family size tea bags), cover, and remove from heat.
- Let the tea steep for 5-10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the tea bags without squeezing them to avoid bitterness.
- Strain the clove-infused water into a 2-quart pitcher.
- Add the steeped tea to the pitcher.
- Stir in 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste).
- Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the remaining 4 cups of water and stir gently to combine.
- Allow the tea to cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill thoroughly before serving over ice.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
156g
Fat
0g
Carbs
13g
