Orange tea Calories

To make orange tea, steep washed orange slices or a little thinly pared zest in hot water, then strain. Avoid too much white pith, which can make the drink bitter, and add honey only if you want extra sweetness.

A plain orange peel or fruit infusion is caffeine-free. Orange tea blended with black or green tea does contain caffeine, so check the blend or the tea base if you are avoiding it.

Orange tea has a bright citrus aroma and a lightly fruity taste; peel can add a pleasant bitter note. Its flavour varies with the amount of orange used and whether the base is herbal, black, or green tea.

Yes, orange peel is commonly used to make orange tea. Wash the fruit well, use mostly the coloured outer zest rather than the bitter white pith, and strain the infusion after steeping.

Warm orange tea may temporarily soothe a sore throat, but it does not treat the cause of the soreness. Let it cool to a comfortable temperature; honey can be added for soothing, but not given to infants under one.

Orange tea does not cause weight loss on its own. Unsweetened orange tea can replace a sugary drink, but there is no good evidence that orange peel or orange flavour burns fat or boosts metabolism.

Yes, a caffeine-free orange peel infusion is generally suitable before bed. Orange tea made with black or green tea can contain caffeine and may interfere with sleep, so choose the herbal version at night.

Yes, orange tea works well iced. Brew it a little stronger than you would for a hot cup, strain it, then chill it and pour over ice; add fresh orange slices for extra citrus flavour.

Keep brewed orange tea in a covered container in the refrigerator and use it within a few days. Tea made with fresh orange slices is best consumed sooner; discard it if its smell or appearance changes.