What’s the best way to store homemade Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea?

Store your iced tea in a clean pitcher or glass container with a lid, and refrigerate it as soon as it’s cooled. This helps preserve flavor and freshness. The tea typically stays good for about 3–4 days — after that, the orange aroma and overall taste start to fade.

Can I make the tea caffeine-free or less caffeinated?

Yes — just swap the black tea for a caffeine-free herbal tea (like rooibos or a fruity herbal blend) or use decaf black tea. The orange and cinnamon still deliver plenty of flavor, so you won’t lose much by skipping the caffeine.

What’s the difference between hot-brew and cold-brew methods for this recipe?

With hot brewing, you simmer cinnamon and steep tea in hot water, which draws out bold flavors fast; then you chill and mix with orange juice. Cold brewing (infusing with cold water and chilling overnight) produces a smoother, less bitter tea with gentle citrus-spice notes. Cold brew is great if you prefer a lighter, calmer drink.

How can I adjust sweetness or make this tea low-sugar or no-sugar?

You have options: use natural sweeteners like maple syrup or agave instead of refined sugar, or skip sweetener entirely if you prefer a more tea-forward, lightly citrusy drink. Even without added sugar, the orange juice gives subtle natural sweetness.

Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea – Incredible Refreshing Recipe You’ll Love

Description

A refreshing citrus-and-spice iced tea made with fresh orange juice, cinnamon sticks, and black tea for a bright yet warm flavor balance.

Ingredients

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4 black tea bags
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 large orange, sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
3 tablespoons sugar or honey
4 cups water
Ice cubes

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Instructions

Simmer water with cinnamon sticks until fragrant.
Add black tea and steep until bold but not bitter.
Remove cinnamon and tea, then let the mixture cool slightly.
Stir in fresh orange juice and sweetener until dissolved.
Chill in the refrigerator until fully cold.
Serve over ice with orange slices as garnish.

Notes

Use decaf tea or herbal tea for a caffeine-free version.
Adjust sweetness by increasing or skipping the sweetener.
For stronger citrus flavor, add extra orange peel during simmering.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Drinks
Method: Brewing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 60
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 5
Fat: 0
Saturated Fat: 0
Unsaturated Fat: 0
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 0
Protein: 0
Cholesterol: 0