Description
Enjoy a refreshing and fruity twist on traditional iced tea with this Cherry-Berry Iced Tea recipe. Perfect for hot summer days or as a special treat, this homemade fruit-infused tea is bursting with flavor and color.
Ingredients
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For the Tea:
- 4 cups water
- 3 black tea bags
For the Berry Concentrate:
- 1 cup frozen cherries
- 1 cup mixed frozen berries (such as raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries)
- 2–3 tablespoons honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Additional:
- 2 cups cold water or ice cubes
- fresh mint and lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tea: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and set the tea aside.
- Make the Berry Concentrate: In another saucepan over medium heat, combine the frozen cherries, mixed berries, and sweetener. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit softens and releases its juices. Mash gently with a spoon or fork to break down the fruit. Stir in the lemon juice, then strain the berry mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, discarding solids.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the brewed tea into the pitcher with the berry concentrate. Add 2 cups of cold water or ice and stir well. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint or lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- For a sparkling version, replace the cold water with chilled sparkling water before serving.
- You can also steep the tea directly in a berry-infused syrup for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
