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Refreshing iced orange ginger green tea in a glass with ice and orange slices

Iced Orange Ginger Green Tea

A refreshing drink combining smooth green tea, uplifting orange zest, and warming ginger, perfect for summer gatherings or quiet evenings at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 4 cups water For boiling
  • 4 bags green tea bags Or your favorite loose-leaf green tea blend
  • 1/4 cup fresh ginger, sliced More if you like an extra kick!
  • 1 whole orange, zested and juiced For flavor
  • 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup Adjust to taste, can substitute with a vegan sweetener.
  • 1 cup ice cubes For serving
  • to taste fresh mint leaves For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil 4 cups of water in a kettle.
  2. Once boiling, remove it from heat and add the green tea bags and sliced ginger.
  3. Allow the mixture to steep for about 5 minutes, depending on your strength preference.
  4. Remove the tea bags and strain out the ginger slices.
  5. Stir in the orange juice, zest, and sweetener until well combined.
  6. Let the mixture cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
  7. Once chilled, pour the tea into glasses filled with ice cubes.
  8. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 21gSugar: 20g

Notes

This iced tea pairs perfectly with grilled veggies, spicy tacos, light desserts, or as an afternoon pick-me-up. Explore variations with herbs or fruits for an enhanced experience.

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