Fresh Blueberry Tea – A Refreshing Twist on Iced Tea
Discover how to make Fresh Blueberry Tea – A Refreshing Twist on Iced Tea that’s sweet, tangy & perfect for any occasion. Enjoy today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 cups water (for syrup)
- 2 tbsp honey or sugar (optional)
- 3 bags black or green tea
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 4 slices lemon (for garnish)
- 4 leaves fresh mint (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine blueberries and 2 cups of water; simmer for about 10 minutes while mashing the berries to release juices.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve into a bowl to create blueberry syrup; set aside.
- Boil another 2 cups of water in a kettle; steep either black or green tea bags according to package instructions.
- In a large pitcher, combine blueberry syrup, brewed tea, and lemon juice; stir well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Serve over ice in glasses garnished with lemon slices and mint leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg