Spiced Citrus Green Tea Cooler

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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An invigorating iced green tea beverage infused with citrus and warming spices, served chilled in an insulated bottle. This Healthy Bowls-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together green tea bags, water, orange slices for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 60 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Healthy Bowls cuisine 60 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 green tea bags
1 liter water
4 orange slices
1 cinnamon stick
2 tbsp honey
1 cup ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring 1 liter of water to a boil, then remove from heat and steep 3 green tea bags with 1 cinnamon stick for 5 minutes until fragrant and lightly spiced.
Step 2: Remove tea bags and cinnamon stick, then stir in 2 tablespoons of honey until fully dissolved.
Step 3: Allow tea to cool to room temperature, then add 4 orange slices to infuse citrus aroma.
Step 4: Transfer the tea into a 40 oz wide mouth insulated water bottle and add 1 cup of ice cubes to chill.
Step 5: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before drinking to enjoy a cool, spiced citrus flavor.