Description
Experience the refreshing taste of summer with this delightful Blueberry Iced Tea recipe. Perfect for warm days, this fruity tea is a sweet and tangy treat that will keep you cool and hydrated.
Ingredients
Scale
For Blueberry Infusion:
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
For Tea Base:
- 3 black tea bags
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
For Serving:
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: extra blueberries and lemon slices
Instructions
- Prepare Blueberry Infusion: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and the blueberries to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, then strain the mixture into a heat-safe pitcher.
- Brew Tea: In another pot, boil the remaining water, steep tea bags for 3–5 minutes, remove bags, and stir in sugar.
- Combine and Chill: Mix blueberry liquid with tea, add lemon juice, and refrigerate until cold.
- Serve: Pour over ice and garnish with blueberries and lemon slices.
Notes
- You can use green tea or herbal tea as alternatives.
- Try honey or agave as sugar substitutes.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop and chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
