Best Orange Mint Tea Recipes

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SOUTHWEST SUMMERTIME COOLER (ORANGE-MINT ICED TEA)



Southwest Summertime Cooler (Orange-Mint Iced Tea) image

A cold, refreshing drink for hot summer afternoons. Mint iced tea & orange juice, sweetened with honey. Great for both kids and adults, so it's nice to keep on hand for summer entertaining or just for the family. Prep time doesn't include the time it takes for the tea to get cold.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 quarts cold water, divided (8 cups)
12 tea bags or 4 family-size tea bags
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
4 cups orange juice (reconstituted frozen orange juice concentrate is fine)
2 -8 tablespoons honey (according to your preference for sweetness, 8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup)
8 -10 sprigs of fresh mint, washed thoroughly
ice cubes or crushed ice

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 1 quart water to a boil.
  • Remove from heat, and while water is still bubbling, add tea bags and 1/4 cup mint.
  • Cover and let steep 8 minutes, then remove and discard tea bags and mint.
  • Put remaining quart of cold water into a large pitcher or insulated jug.
  • Add hot tea to cold water.
  • Let cool to room temperature.
  • Add orange juice, honey, and mint sprigs, and mix well.
  • Store in refrigerator & serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.2, Fat 0.2, Sodium 4.3, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 9.8, Protein 0.6

ORANGE LEMON MINT TEA



ORANGE LEMON MINT TEA image

There's nothing like a ice cold glass of ice tea. Sitting on the front porch watching the sun set. This recipe is for ( Time after Time ) drinks.

Provided by Eddie Jordan

Categories     Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tea bags
12 mint leaves
4 to 5 c boiling water
2 c sugar or 16 packs equal sweetner
juice of three lemons
juice of 1 orange
cold water to make 1 gallon

Steps:

  • 1. Steep tea bags and mint leaves in boiling water for five minutes.
  • 2. Pour over sugar or Equal through sieve.
  • 3. Add lemon juice, orange juice, and cold water.
  • 4. Taste best if chilled overnight.

ORANGE MINT TEA



Orange Mint Tea image

Lively, refreshing flavor absolutely perfect for a hot day. From the Southern chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
6 cups brewed tea, very strong
3 sprigs of fresh mint
6 oranges, juice of (grate the rind from one of them)

Steps:

  • Boil sugar, water and grated orange rind together for five minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add crushed mint leaves; cool and strain.
  • Combine brewed tea and orange juice.
  • Half fill glasses with crushed ice, add tea and sweeten with mint syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297, Fat 0.2, Sodium 2.1, Carbohydrate 75.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 73.8, Protein 0.6

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