Orange iced tea Calories

Brew black tea, let it cool, then add orange juice or thin strips of orange zest and sweeten to taste. Remove the zest before serving over ice so its white pith does not make the orange iced tea bitter.

Orange iced tea can be a refreshing drink, but sweetened versions add sugar without providing the same benefits as eating a whole orange. For a less sweet drink, make it at home and use little or no added sweetener.

Yes, green tea works well in orange iced tea and gives it a lighter, more grassy taste than black tea. Brew it gently and avoid steeping it for too long, which can make the drink taste bitter.

Not necessarily. Orange iced tea may get its flavor from juice, zest, flavoring, or a combination of these. If you make it at home, fresh orange juice adds a brighter, tangier taste.

The amount varies by recipe and product; sweetened orange iced tea can contain added sugar, while homemade versions can be made with less or none. The carbohydrate figure alone does not establish how much of it is sugar.

Keep opened orange iced tea covered in the refrigerator and follow the storage directions on its packaging. Homemade orange iced tea should also stay refrigerated; discard it if its smell, taste, or appearance changes.

Yes, orange iced tea made with caffeinated black or green tea may make it harder to fall asleep, especially if you are sensitive to caffeine. Choose a decaffeinated tea base if you want to avoid caffeine later in the day.

Homemade orange iced tea lets you choose the tea and control how much sweetener you add. Bottled versions are processed drinks and are often sweetened, so making it yourself is an easy way to adjust the taste.

Orange iced tea pairs nicely with savory snacks, sandwiches, and lightly seasoned grilled foods. Its citrus flavor also suits picnic meals; serving it alongside very sweet desserts can make the whole snack feel overly sugary.