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.
Serves:
Ingredients
- basic simple syrup
- 2oranges
- 8cupscold water
- 9orange tea bags
- 2cuppomegranate juice
- ice cubes
- 1orange
Instructions
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.
Strain the orange syrup into a large measuring cup.
In a large saucepan, bring the cold water to a boil.
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.
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.
Serve in 8 tall glasses over ice, garnished with a slice of orange. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories:Â 56.74kcal
- Fat:Â 0.24g
- Saturated Fat:Â 0.06g
- Monounsaturated Fat:Â 0.05g
- Polyunsaturated Fat:Â 0.04g
- Carbohydrates:Â 13.96g
- Fiber:Â 1.24g
- Sugar:Â 12.47g
- Protein:Â 0.56g
- Sodium:Â 15.18mg
- Calcium:Â 33.61mg
- Potassium:Â 223.38mg
- Iron:Â 0.11mg
- Vitamin A: 5.40µg
- Vitamin C:Â 26.20mg
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