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Strawberry Orange Refrigerator Iced Tea

Last updated on August 31, 2019. Originally posted on May 17, 2018 by Lalaine. 14 Comments

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Strawberry Orange Refrigerator Iced Tea that’s mellow in flavor, refreshing and naturally sweetened with fresh fruits. It’s a delicious way to hydrate all year round!

Cold brew iced tea with strawberries and oranges is a sweet and refreshing summer beverage
Strawberry Orange Refrigerator Iced Tea

For many summers, G and I were seriously obsessed with sun teas. Like drink it every day all day kind of obsessed.

Every morning, I would dump a bunch of tea bags and pieces of fruit into a jar of water and leave it on our patio for a few hours to slowly steep under the hot sun. I would then strain the liquid, serve over ice, and G and I would enjoy the refreshing drink all afternoon long.

That was before an unpleasant experience made us swear off our daily habit. If you’ve ever been at the bad end of good food gone bad, you know it ain’t pretty. I should have known better, really. If there was one thing drummed into my head incessantly in college and during my decades-long career of managing commercial kitchens, it is the importance of proper temperatures in safe food prep and handling.

Is Sun Tea Safe?

Using the natural rays of the sun to make “sun tea” is not recommended. Even at its tempest, the does not provide enough heat to keep the tea outside of the 40 F to 140 F danger zone range which is the optimal temperature environment for bacterial growth.

As I’ve said, good food gone bad is far from fun.

Cold Brew Iced Tea with oranges and strawberries

Refrigerator iced teas provide the same smooth, delicate flavor as sun tea but without the risks. Instead of setting the tea mixture under the sun, it’s cold-brewed in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight for best flavor. And as an added bonus, the tea is already cold by the time it’s ready!

Ice cold and refreshing, this strawberry orange refrigerator iced tea is one of the best ways to hydrate all year long. It’s simple and convenient to make for a large crowd, just prepare in a large jug the night before to have ready for your party the next day.

How to Make Cold Brew Iced Tea

In a large container, combine loose tea or tea bags with filtered water. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to steep the tea.  Remove the tea bags and serve tea in a glass to enjoy. If using loose tea or adding fruits, strain liquid with a fine mesh sieve.

I find the addition of juicy strawberries and orange slices enough to naturally sweeten the tea but you can certainly add honey, cane sugar or simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink.

You can also sub the strawberries and orange with whatever stone fruits, citrus zest and peels, fresh berries, and herbs you have on hand. You can make this cold-brew iced tea all summer long and never run out of delicious flavor combinations.

Darker teas may require longer steep time to fully extract flavor than lighter teas so adjust accordingly.

Want more ways to refresh? This Brazilian Lemonade is deliciously tangy and creamy!

Refrigerator Iced Tea with oranges and strawberries
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Strawberry Orange Refrigerator Iced Tea

3.82 from 16 votes
Strawberry Orange cold brew Iced Tea that's mellow in flavor, refreshing and naturally sweetened with fresh fruits. it's a delicious way to hydrate all year round!
Prep Time5 mins
Steep Time6 hrs
Total Time5 mins
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cold brew iced tea, refrigerator iced tea
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 15kcal
Author: Lalaine

Ingredients

  • 4 bags black tea bags
  • 1 quart filtered water
  • 4 strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1 orange, washed and sliced thinly
  • ice

Instructions

  • In a large pitcher, combine tea, water, strawberries, and orange slices.
  •  Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
  • Using a fine mesh sieve, strain liquid. Serve cold over ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 256g | Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.8g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 135mg | Sugar: 2.4g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 21.5mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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Cold Brew Iced Tea with oranges and strawberries
Refrigerator Iced Tea with oranges and strawberries

 

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  1. Shawna says

    July 12, 2017 at 8:38 pm

    I am totally making this tomorrow!! YUM!

    Reply
  2. Lorna Ye says

    July 12, 2017 at 7:38 pm

    5 stars
    That seems so fresh and delicious. Perfect for summer. I will try it!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 12, 2017 at 1:52 pm

      Thanks, Lorna. It is so refreshing 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rebecca Swenor says

    June 28, 2016 at 10:42 pm

    This sounds like a great recipe for strawberry orange iced tea. This tea would be perfect for out family get together week. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  4. Farrah says

    June 28, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    Great minds think alike! (Yay for strawberry orange! ;P) This sounds all sorts of amazing–I’m definitely going to have to try it out soon. It’s been so hot here! 😮

    Reply
  5. Karlaroundtheworld | Karla says

    June 28, 2016 at 9:45 am

    Well, that’s easy and I like it. I just didn’t really have the capability to think of the exact things needed with this and I’m glad I was able to read this. Glad I can finally use my tea bags for something good!

    Reply
  6. Czjai Reyes-Ocampo says

    June 28, 2016 at 5:32 am

    Looks very refreshing! The colors look lovely, too! Perfect for this kind of weather. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Nicole Escat says

    June 28, 2016 at 12:24 am

    I want to try this, sounds really refreshing. I am so curious how it will turn out.

    Reply
  8. Elizabeth O. says

    June 27, 2016 at 9:19 pm

    That looks so good! I really like iced tea especially if it’s infused with fruits because it adds to the lovely flavor. This is an awesome drink recipe for the remaining days of the summer!

    Reply
  9. Brianna says

    June 27, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    That looks soo good! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Shannon says

    June 27, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    I’ve never had refrigerator tea, but it sounds like a great option and much better than sun tea. This flavor also sounds delicious!

    Shannon
    Clothes & Quotes

    Reply
  11. Mellissa Williams says

    June 27, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    I’ve never thought of making iced tea, and it looks so simple too! I will have to have a go

    Reply
  12. Julie Syl Kalungi says

    June 27, 2016 at 8:37 am

    Its warm and its gorgeous and this drink would make an amazing Summer drink so off to make it. I got me some oranges, Strawberries and Fresh Organic mint from my Garden 🙂 Cheers!

    Reply
  13. Lecy | A Simpler Grace says

    June 27, 2016 at 7:17 am

    I love fruit-flavored tea and can’t wait to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

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