Cherry Tea
Delight in the refreshing sweetness of homemade Cherry Tea, a vibrant infusion of ripe cherries and robust black tea that’s as beautiful as it is flavorful. This easy-to-make recipe combines the tart juiciness of fresh cherries with the warm, comforting aroma of tea, simmered together to create a naturally sweet and antioxidant-rich beverage. With just a touch of optional honey or sugar, and a hint of zesty brightness from lemon slices, this drink can be customized to suit your taste. Perfect for cozy evenings or as a unique offering at your next gathering, Cherry Tea can be served hot for ultimate comfort or chilled as a refreshing summer treat. Ready in just 15 minutes, this two-serving tea is a fast, wholesome way to elevate your tea game with a pop of fruity flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh cherries
- 4 cups Water
- 1 bag Black tea bag or loose-leaf tea
- 2 teaspoons Honey or sugar (optional)
- 2 slices Lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
Wash and pit the fresh cherries, cutting them in half for easier extraction of flavor.
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil.
Add the cherries to the boiling water and reduce the heat to a simmer. Let the cherries simmer for 5 minutes to release their flavor and color into the water.
Add the black tea bag (or loose-leaf tea in a strainer) to the pot and continue to simmer for another 3-4 minutes, adjusting the steeping time based on your desired tea strength.
Remove the pot from heat and strain the tea into a teapot or serving cups to remove the cherry pieces and tea leaves.
If desired, sweeten the tea with honey or sugar, stirring until dissolved.
Serve the cherry tea hot, garnished with lemon slices for a zesty twist, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
142 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 391 mg | 8% | |
*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.
