Mom’s Tangerine Iced Tea

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 5 min. + chilling

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jul. 17, 2023
Simple syrup gives a smooth finish to this sweet tea with a citrus twist. It's so refreshing on a hot day. —Mary Miller, Poplarville, Mississippi
Mom's Tangerine Iced Tea Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2-3/4 cups water, divided
  • 4 black tea bags
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 cups fresh tangerine juice (about 12 tangerines)
  • Ice cubes
  • Tangerine slices and mint sprigs, optional

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Steep for 3-5 minutes. Discard tea bags; cool tea slightly.
  2. In another saucepan, combine remaining water and sugar; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
  3. Transfer tea and sugar syrup to a large pitcher; stir in tangerine juice. Refrigerate until chilled.
  4. Serve over ice; add tangerine slices and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 182 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.