Description
A refreshing homemade raspberry iced tea with a sweet and tangy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 tea bags (black or green tea)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- Ice cubes (for serving)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes, then remove the bags.
- In a blender, puree raspberries with sugar until smooth.
- Strain the raspberry puree through a fine sieve into the brewed tea to remove seeds.
- Stir in lemon juice and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sugar based on sweetness preference.
- Use honey or a sugar substitute for a healthier option.
- For a stronger tea flavor, steep the tea bags longer.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: raspberry iced tea, homemade iced tea, summer drink, raspberry drink