Orange-Earl Grey Iced Tea

From EatingWell: July/August 2009 — Subscribe Now!

Get a little pick-me-up with this orange-infused Earl Grey iced tea. Tea is rich in a class of antioxidants called flavonoids that may help reduce your risk of Alzheimer's and diabetes, plus help you have healthier teeth and gums and stronger bones. You can help preserve the flavonoids in iced tea by adding something acidic—like the orange juice in this recipe.

READER'S COMMENT:

"delicious and refreshing. I used Tazo brand tea bags, not loose, and I liked that far more than other brands I've tried. I have to say tho, that I think 5 teabags, not 12!, equal 1/4 cup loose tea. I used 5 bags for 2 qts of tea and it...

8 servings, about 1 cup each

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including 2 hours chilling time)

Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low carbohydrate | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»

Ingredients

1/4 cup loose Earl Grey tea, or 12 Earl Grey tea bags
Peel of 1 orange, plus orange wedges for garnish
4 cups boiling water
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup sugar
4 cups cold water

Preparation

Steep loose tea (or tea bags) and orange peel in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes.
Strain the tea (or remove tea bags and orange peel) and pour into a large pitcher. Stir in orange juice and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Add cold water. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Serve over ice with orange wedges, if desired.