Australian Tropical Tea

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 16

Refreshing Australian Tropical Tea for a hot summer day

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

130

Sugar

25g

Fat

Australian Tropical Tea is a refreshing and flavorful tea made with orange juice, tea, and spices. The tea is a great way to hydrate and cool off on a hot summer day. The drink is often enjoyed in Australia during the summer months when oranges are in season. This tea is easy to make and can be served hot or cold. It's a great way to use up leftover orange juice and add some flavor to your water intake.

Instructions

1.	In a large saucepan, combine the orange juice, tea bags, and lemon juice.
2.	Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and nutmeg to the saucepan.
3.	Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
4.	Reduce the heat to low and allow the tea to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
5.	Remove the tea bags and the cinnamon sticks from the saucepan.
6.	Serve the tea hot, garnished with lemon slices.

PROS

This tea is a refreshing and flavorful way to hydrate on a hot day.
The combination of orange and spices is delicious and unique.

It’s a great way to use leftover orange juice.

CONS

This tea contains added sugar, which can make it high in calories when consumed frequently.

Some people may not enjoy the taste of cloves or nutmeg.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This tea is a good source of vitamin C, which can support the immune system and skin health. The cinnamon in this recipe has been linked to regulating blood sugar and reducing inflammation. The nutmeg in this recipe has been linked to aiding digestion and reducing pain and inflammation.

	4 cups orange juice
	4 tea bags
	1/4 cup lemon juice
	3 cinnamon sticks
	8 whole cloves
	1 dash ground nutmeg
	4 lemon slices , for garnish