# Low-Calorie Cold Teas This Orange & Cinnamon Iced Tea Recipe is Made Using Crystal Light By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-11-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-recipe References: [thefrugalfoodiemama](http://www.thefrugalfoodiemama.com/2014/10/orange-cinnamon-infused-iced-tea.html) & [thefrugalfoodiemama](http://www.thefrugalfoodiemama.com/2014/10/orange-cinnamon-infused-iced-tea.html) Those looking to shake up tradition and have something a bit out of the ordinary for the season will find this Orange & Cinnamon Iced Tea recipe the ideal way to quench their thirst. With a very sweet finish, this Orange & Cinnamon Iced Tea might seem as though it's loaded with sugar, but it's actually created using Crystal Light to provide a sweet kick without the associated calories. Using [Crystal Light Sweet Tea mix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemonade-teas-concentrates), the Orange & Cinnamon Iced Tea recipe requires an orange, some cinnamon and ice to be created. Once muddled and mixed, the Orange & Cinnamon Iced Tea will mixed well with the fare of the season like warm comfort foods and turkey dinners. Able to be made alcoholic with a [splash of rum or whisky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vodka-refreshers) is desired, this Orange & Cinnamon Iced Tea is delicious, versatile and waistline-friendly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Low-calorie Beverages:** Creating flavorful cold drinks with reduced calories using alternative sweeteners like Crystal Light. - **Unconventional Flavor Combinations:** Experimenting with unique taste pairings like orange and cinnamon in cold tea recipes. - **Versatile Drinks:** Developing beverages that can be enjoyed as non-alcoholic options or transformed into alcoholic cocktails with added spirits. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Industry:** Opportunity for beverage companies to develop low-calorie drink options with appealing flavor profiles using alternative sweeteners. - **Food Industry:** Creating complementary products that can be paired with low-calorie cold teas, like turkeys and comfort foods. - **Hospitality Industry:** Offering innovative tea recipes that cater to health-conscious consumers seeking refreshing alternatives to traditional beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Better-for-You Sweet Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-iced-tea.md) - [Festive Cranberry Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfday-2.md) - [Cranberry-Chai Canned Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-tea-beverage.md) - [Vibrant Citrus Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-orange-iced-tea.md) - [Citrusy Free-From Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-ice-tea-lewies-lemon.md) - [Refreshing Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-tea-blends.md) - [Caffeine-Free Summer Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twinings-fruit-coolers.md) - [Boozy Green Tea Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrus-green-tea.md) - [Rum-Inspired Limited-Edition Herbal Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-buttered-rums.md)