Blueberry Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with this vibrant and refreshing Blueberry Iced Tea, a perfect blend of fruity sweetness and robust tea flavor. Bursting with the natural goodness of fresh blueberries, this recipe combines homemade blueberry syrup with smooth black tea, a splash of tangy lemon juice, and just the right amount of sugar for balance. Served over ice and optionally garnished with mint leaves and lemon slices, it’s an elegant beverage that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, this homemade blueberry iced tea is an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser, perfect for summer gatherings, brunches, or a simple afternoon treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh blueberries
- 4 cups Water
- 3 pieces Black tea bags
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 4 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 2 slices Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of fresh blueberries and 1 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, occasionally mashing the blueberries with the back of a spoon to release their juices.
Strain the blueberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or pitcher, discarding the solids. Set the blueberry juice aside to cool.
In the same saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Turn off the heat and steep 3 black tea bags in the hot water for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and stir in 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar until dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
Once the tea and blueberry syrup have cooled, combine them in a large pitcher. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to enhance the flavor.
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the blueberry iced tea over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste of homemade blueberry iced tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 161 mg | 3% | |
*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.
