Raspberry Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with the perfect summer refresher—homemade Raspberry Iced Tea! This vibrant and fruity beverage combines the bold flavor of steeped black tea with the sweet and tangy essence of fresh raspberry syrup, balanced perfectly with a splash of zesty lemon juice. Sweetened with sugar or natural honey, and garnished with cooling mint leaves, this drink is easy to make and irresistibly delicious. With just 10 minutes of prep time and ingredients as simple as fresh raspberries, tea bags, and ice cubes, this chilled masterpiece is ideal for entertaining or enjoying on a sunny afternoon. Serve it over ice and let its ruby-red brilliance make any gathering extra special. Perfect for summer parties, BBQs, or relaxing by the pool, this Raspberry Iced Tea is a must-try for fruit tea lovers!
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Ingredients
- 8 cups Water
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 1.5 cups Fresh raspberries
- 0.5 cups Sugar (or honey for a natural sweetener)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 8 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Step 2
Turn off the heat and add the black tea bags to the saucepan. Let them steep for 5-7 minutes depending on your desired tea strength.
Step 3
While the tea is steeping, in a separate saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar (or honey), and 2 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the raspberries break down to form a syrup.
Step 4
Remove the raspberries mixture from heat and carefully strain it through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the seeds. Discard the solids and set the raspberry syrup aside to cool slightly.
Step 5
Remove the tea bags from the steeped tea and pour the tea into a large pitcher. Add the raspberry syrup and stir to combine.
Step 6
Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and the remaining 2 cups of cold water to the pitcher. Stir well and taste the tea. Adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice if needed.
Step 7
Refrigerate the tea for at least 1 hour to chill completely.
Step 8
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled raspberry iced tea over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a few additional raspberries, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 2714.8 grams (2714.8g) |
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| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 555 |
| Total Fat 1.20g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.00g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 61mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate 140.80g | 51% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.20g | 44% |
| Total Sugars 126.50g | |
| Protein 2.30g | 5% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 170mg | 13% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 296mg | 6% |
Source of Calories