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Dolly's tea shop's iced orange tea reciipe
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Dolly's Tea Shop's Orange Mint Julep

Orange squash, mint leaves, and a strong tea served over crushed ice make this refreshing summer drink.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Bengali, Indian
Keyword Iced Tea, Mint and orange tea
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 211kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange squash
  • 2 tsp tea leaves
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 springs of mint leaves
  • Lots of ice to serve

Instructions

  • Bring orange zest, sugar, and ½ cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Let cool; cover and chill for 2 hours. Strain syrup into a small jar or bowl.
  • In a separate pan bring the remaining water to a boil, add tea leaves and turn off heat. Strain tea into a a large bowl and let cool completely.
  • Add syrup and orange squash to the tea and stir.
  • Serve over lots of ice.
  • Garnish with mint springs.

Notes

Add Bourbon to turn this into an awesome cocktail.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 27mg | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 2mg