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Easy Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea Recipe served in mason jars with orange slices and cinnamon sticks

Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea

This easy-to-make Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea pairs the bright zest of orange with the warm spice of cinnamon for a refreshing party drink that's perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups water
  • 4 black tea bags (or 4 teaspoons loose-leaf black tea)
  • 1 large orange
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise (optional)
  • Honey or sugar, to taste (optional)
  • Ice cubes
  • Orange slices, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Boil the water in a saucepan. While it heats, zest the orange to get about one teaspoon of zest.
  • Once boiling, remove from heat. Add the tea bags, cinnamon sticks, and orange zest (plus star anise, if using). Cover and steep for 5 to 8 minutes.
  • While the tea steeps, juice the orange. Once steeping is done, remove the tea bags and strain. Stir in the orange juice and sweeten with honey or sugar, if desired.
  • Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until completely chilled.
  • Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over top. Garnish with orange slices and cinnamon sticks or star anise. Enjoy!