Iced Louisiana Apricot Tea

Transport your taste buds to the sunny South with this refreshing Iced Louisiana Apricot Tea, a perfect blend of elegance and simplicity. This vibrant beverage combines bold black tea with the natural sweetness of dried apricots, infused during a gentle steeping process to create a flavor that's both rich and fruity. Sweetened with homemade simple syrup and brightened with a splash of fresh lemon juice, this tea is served over ice for ultimate refreshment. Add a touch of visual charm by garnishing with fresh lemon slices and mint leaves for a drink that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether enjoyed on a warm afternoon or served at your next garden party, this iced apricot tea embodies the essence of Southern hospitality in every sip.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Black tea bags
• 1 cup Dried apricots
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 8 cups Water
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 cups Ice cubes
• 4 pieces Fresh lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
• 6 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Once the water boils, remove it from heat. Add the black tea bags and dried apricots to the saucepan. Cover and steep for 10 minutes.

Step 3

While the tea is steeping, prepare a simple syrup by combining the remaining 2 cups of water and the granulated sugar in a separate saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 4

After 10 minutes, remove the tea bags from the tea mixture, pressing them gently to extract any remaining liquid. Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the apricots, pressing them with the back of a spoon to extract as much flavor as possible.

Step 5

In a large pitcher, combine the strained tea and the simple syrup. Stir in the fresh lemon juice.

Step 6

Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chilled.

Step 7

When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and mint leaves, if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Iced Louisiana Apricot Tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2696 grams (2696.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	602

Total Fat 0.70g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 65mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 159.80g	58%
Dietary Fiber 8.50g	30%
Total Sugars 137.10g
Protein 3.90g	8%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 170mg	13%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 989mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.0%

Protein: 2.4%

Carbs: 96.7%