Blackberry Orange Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with the vibrant and refreshing flavors of Blackberry Orange Iced Tea, a perfect blend of juicy blackberries, zesty orange, and robust black tea. This simple yet sophisticated recipe combines homemade blackberry syrup, sweetened naturally with honey, with freshly brewed tea and a squeeze of citrus for a fruity, slightly tangy twist. Chill it over ice, and garnish with fresh mint leaves and orange slices for an elegant, summery presentation. Ready in just 20 minutes, this naturally sweetened iced tea is a delightful way to beat the heat while showcasing seasonal fruits. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a relaxing afternoon, this crowd-pleasing iced tea brings a burst of flavor to every occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Blackberries
- 1 large Orange
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 6 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 4 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. Remove the boiling water from heat and steep the black tea bags for 5 minutes. Discard the tea bags once steeping is complete.
3. While the tea is steeping, rinse the blackberries and slice the orange into thin rounds. Reserve 2–3 orange slices for garnish, if desired.
4. In a small saucepan, combine the blackberries, honey, and 1/2 cup of water. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, gently mashing the blackberries with the back of a spoon to release their juices.
5. Strain the blackberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding the solids and reserving the liquid.
6. In a pitcher, combine the steeped tea, blackberry syrup, and juice from the remaining orange slices (squeeze them directly into the pitcher or use a citrus press). Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cold water and stir well.
7. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the blackberry orange tea over the ice. Garnish with the reserved orange slices and fresh mint leaves, if using.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 549 mg | 12% | |
*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.
