How To Make Pomegranate-Orange Pekoe Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with a refreshing and fruity glass of this orange-flavored pekoe iced tea; made with pomegranate juice for added tart tones.
Preparation: 5 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Total: 1 hour 50 minutes
Serves:
Ingredients
Instructions
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- Prepare the basic simple syrup as directed, adding the strips of orange zest before bringing it to a boil. Remove from the heat and let steep for 30 minutes.
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- Strain the orange syrup into a large measuring cup.
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- In a large saucepan, bring the cold water to a boil.
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- Remove from the heat and add the tea bags, then let steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let them cool to room temperature. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until chilled.
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- Pour the tea and pomegranate juice into a large pitcher. Stir in ¾ cup of the orange syrup, or more to taste. Refrigerate the rest for later use.
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- Serve in 8 tall glasses over ice, garnished with a slice of orange. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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- Calories: 56.74kcal
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- Fat: 0.24g
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- Saturated Fat: 0.06g
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- Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g
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- Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g
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- Carbohydrates: 13.96g
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- Fiber: 1.24g
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- Sugar: 12.47g
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- Protein: 0.56g
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- Sodium: 15.18mg
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- Calcium: 33.61mg
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- Potassium: 223.38mg
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- Iron: 0.11mg
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- Vitamin A: 5.40µg
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- Vitamin C: 26.20mg
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