How to Prepare Orange Tea

Last Updated: March 4, 2021

Tea is a great refreshment for anyone any time. Many of us feel energetic by the aroma of tea. Orange pekoe or formally, orange tea, is a great drink that can be prepared and served in a jiffy!

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar or sugar substitute
2 cups of boiling water
4 1/2 cups cold water or ice cubes
1-2 cups fresh orange juice {strained} for a clear tea
6 orange pekoe tea bags {approx} of high quality if available or traditional pekoe leaves
2-4 tbs of freshly prepared lemon juice (if not available try for a substitute)
Lemon or orange wedges for garnish
Fresh mint or any other suitable flavours garnish

Steps

1
Place the pot on the stove. Add water and sugar. Gradually increase the temperature. Bring water to rolling boil make sure the sugar is dissolved completely or add more water.
2
Remove cookware pot from heat source. Turn off heat source.
3
Put the tea bags in the water or add 6 tbsp orange tea leaves (optimum) in hot water (if you like it to be strong add more). Cover pot with lid. Allow to steep for 10 minutes.
4
Pour orange tea mixture from pot through into pitcher (or vessel) via tea strainer.{To remove the leaves}
5
Pour 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice and 1/2 cup lime juice through tea strainer into pitcher(or vessel).
6
Refrigerate for minimum of 1-2 hrs to chill.
7
Pour into suitable glasses and serve.
8
Enjoy the taste of orange pekoe or orange tea with your friends and family!

Warnings

Adjust sugar or the substitute for desired sweetness.

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Do not boil again after adding the juices heating completely kills the taste.

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