Refreshing Picnic Tea Recipe

Beat the heat with this delightful Refreshing Picnic Tea! This easy-to-make iced tea recipe is perfect for summer picnics, patio parties, or a relaxing afternoon with friends. Bursting with citrusy notes and subtly spiced with cinnamon, it's the ultimate refreshing beverage. Get the recipe now and impress your guests!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 255 mins
Calories 195.3 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Refreshing Picnic Tea

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How to Make Refreshing Picnic Tea

  1. Bring 5 cups (1200ml) of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat.
  2. Add 5 black tea bags and 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches/7.5cm) to the hot water. Let steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the tea bags and cinnamon stick. Set aside the cinnamon stick for later.
  4. Add 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar to the tea and stir until completely dissolved.
  5. Stir in 1 cup (240ml) orange juice concentrate and 1 cup (240ml) lemonade concentrate.
  6. Pour the tea mixture into a large pitcher.
  7. Add the remaining 5 cups (1200ml) of cold water and stir well to combine.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
  9. Discard the used cinnamon stick.
  10. Fill glasses with ice.
  11. Pour the chilled tea over the ice.
  12. Garnish each glass with a lemon wedge. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

189g

Fat

0g

Carbs

16g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Refreshing Picnic Tea?

Refreshing Picnic Tea takes about 270 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 255 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Refreshing Picnic Tea?

Refreshing Picnic Tea has approximately 195.3 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Refreshing Picnic Tea?

The key ingredients for Refreshing Picnic Tea are Water, Tea Bags, Cinnamon Stick, Sugar, Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate, Frozen Lemonade Concentrate. See the full list with measurements above.

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