Orange Iced Tea — Sweet & Spicy 🌶️

Refreshing, Citrusy & Spicy

A refreshing, flavourful and low-calorie iced tea made with orange, black tea, ginger and red chilli. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and a spicy kick — ideal for hot days and a refreshing sip.

Recipe Highlights

✓ Low in calories
✓ Sweet with a spicy kick
✓ Made with real orange juice
✓ Perfect summer cooler
✓ Quick, easy and refreshing

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Serves: 1
Calories: 95 kcal
Protein: 1 g
Fat: 0 g
Carbs: 22 g

Ingredients

• Orange — 200 g
• Tea — 1 teaspoon
• Water — 350 ml
• Sweetener — as required
• Ginger, julienned — as required
• Red chilli, chopped — as required
• Ice cubes — as required

Method

1. Make the Black Tea

Using 100 ml of the water, prepare the black tea with 1 teaspoon of tea. Allow it to cool completely.

2. Prepare & Assemble

Meanwhile, squeeze the juice from the orange.

Pour the cooled black tea into a glass. Add the sweetener and stir well.

Add some ice cubes and allow it to chill for a little while.

Now add the ginger julienne, chopped red chilli and fresh orange juice.

Add the remaining water and top with more ice cubes.

Stir gently and serve chilled.

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Ipshita’s Note

I got the inspiration for this drink from a restaurant and created my own version at home. It’s refreshing, light, a little sweet and has that perfect spicy twist!

Tip

Adjust the sweetener and chilli according to your taste. Start with a little chilli and add more if you want a stronger kick.