Iced Orange-Mint Tea

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Ingredients

  • 12 Earl Grey tea bags
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
  • 5 (3-inch) orange rind strips
  • 5 trays ice cubes or 5 pounds crushed ice

Instructions

  1. Place tea bags in a 2-quart heatproof glass pitcher. Squeeze mint leaves gently to release flavor, and add with orange strips to pitcher. Add about 2 quarts boiling water, and let cool to room temperature.
  2. Strain tea infusion, discarding tea bags, mint leaves, and orange rind, and return to pitcher. Cover with a plate, and set in a cool dark spot (not the refrigerator) until ready to serve.
  3. Fill 10 iced tea glasses halfway with ice, add tea infusion to level of ice, and fill with water. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

49 kcal 2% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.2g 2% DV
Total Fat 1.8g 2% DV
Carbs 7.1g 3% DV
Fiber 0.2g 1% DV
Sugar 6.3g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16.8mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 3.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 0.4mg
Calcium 40mg 3% DV
Iron 0.1mg 1% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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