Citrus Iced Tea
Refreshing iced tea made with expired but safe tea bags and citrus fruits.
10
Prep Time (min)
5
Cook Time (min)
15
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 4 expired tea bags
- 4 cups water
- 2 lemons, sliced
- 2 oranges, sliced
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar, optional
- Ice cubes
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.
2
Add the expired tea bags and remove from heat. Let steep for 5 minutes.
3
Remove the tea bags and discard.
4
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
5
In a large pitcher, combine the tea, sliced lemons, sliced oranges, and sweetener if desired.
6
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
7
Serve over ice cubes and garnish with additional citrus slices, if desired.