Blood Orange Iced Tea

This beautiful iced tea combines the deep color and tangy-sweet flavor of blood oranges with black tea and a hint of honey. It’s fragrant, cooling, and visually stunning in a glass.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 2 blood oranges, juiced (about ½ cup)

• 2 cups boiling water

• 2 black tea bags (or use green/hibiscus for variation)

• 2 tablespoons honey or sugar (adjust to taste)

• 1½ cups cold water

• Ice cubes

• Blood orange slices and mint leaves, for garnish

Instructions

1. Brew the Tea
   Steep the tea bags in 2 cups of boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and stir in honey or sugar while warm. Let it cool slightly.

2. Add Citrus
   Once cooled, stir in the blood orange juice and 1½ cups cold water.

3. Chill and Serve
   Refrigerate until cold or serve immediately over ice.

4. Garnish
   Add blood orange slices and mint to each glass for a fresh, colorful presentation.

Tips

• For extra flavor, steep a strip of orange peel or a few mint leaves with the tea.

• Make a sparkling version by replacing some cold water with club soda.

• Use hibiscus tea for a caffeine-free, vibrant red alternative.