Black Currant or Blueberry Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with this refreshing and antioxidant-packed Black Currant or Blueberry Iced Tea, the perfect balance of fruity sweetness and bold black tea flavor. Made with fresh or frozen berries simmered to extract their vibrant juices, this summer-ready beverage gets its natural sweetness from honey or sugar and a tangy kick from optional lemon garnish. The recipe is simple, requiring just 10 minutes of prep time, and yields a chilled tea that’s not only visually stunning but also rich in flavor. Serve over ice with a sprig of fresh mint for an elegant touch, making it a delightful and hydrating drink for sunny afternoons, outdoor gatherings, or a relaxing moment on your patio. This homemade iced tea is a healthier alternative to store-bought drinks, allowing you to customize sweetness and enjoy the natural goodness of berries.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 1 cup Fresh or frozen black currants or blueberries
- 6 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Honey (or sugar, optional)
- 4 pieces Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
- 6 pieces Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 2 cups Ice cubes
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Once the water reaches a boil, remove it from heat and add the black tea bags. Let steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
While the tea steeps, combine the black currants or blueberries and the remaining 2 cups of water in a separate saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and let cook for about 5-7 minutes, gently mashing the berries with a spoon to release their juices.
Strain the berry mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a heat-safe bowl, discarding the solids. Allow it to cool slightly.
Remove the tea bags from the steeped tea, and stir in the berry juice and honey (or sugar, if using). Mix well until the sweetener dissolves completely. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, transfer the tea mixture to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until chilled.
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the iced tea over the ice, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired. Stir gently before drinking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
221 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 166 mg | 4% | |
*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.
