Minted Iced Tea With Orange Blossom Water Recipe

Beat the summer heat with this incredibly refreshing and fragrant Minted Iced Tea infused with delicate orange blossom water! A lighter, healthier alternative to soda, this recipe is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or a relaxing afternoon at home. Inspired by a local newspaper, this unique twist on a classic iced tea will quickly become your new go-to summer beverage. Easy to make and bursting with flavor!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 102.2 kcal

Protein 0g

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Minted Iced Tea With Orange Blossom Water

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Ingredients for Minted Iced Tea With Orange Blossom Water

Orange Pekoe Tea Bags
Of Fresh Mint
Lemons
Boiling Water
Superfine Sugar
4 cups cold water
2 tablespoons orange blossom water
Lemon Slice

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How to Make Minted Iced Tea With Orange Blossom Water

Boil 4 cups of water. Place 4 black tea bags (or 2 family-size bags) in a heatproof pitcher.
Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and the zest of 1 lemon to the pitcher.
Pour the boiling water over the tea bags, mint, sugar, and lemon zest. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
Allow the tea to steep for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for a stronger flavor.
Remove and discard the tea bags, mint leaves, and lemon zest.
Juice 1/2 a lemon and add the juice to the steeped tea.
Add 4 cups of cold water and 2 tablespoons of orange blossom water to the pitcher.
Stir gently to combine. Add plenty of ice cubes.
Serve immediately in tall glasses, garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

99g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Minted Iced Tea With Orange Blossom Water?

Minted Iced Tea With Orange Blossom Water takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Minted Iced Tea With Orange Blossom Water?

Minted Iced Tea With Orange Blossom Water has approximately 102.2 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Minted Iced Tea With Orange Blossom Water?

The key ingredients for Minted Iced Tea With Orange Blossom Water are Orange Pekoe Tea Bags, Of Fresh Mint, Lemons, Boiling Water, Superfine Sugar, Cold Water. See the full list with measurements above.