Iced Louisiana Apricot Tea
Transport your taste buds to the sunny South with this refreshing Iced Louisiana Apricot Tea, a perfect blend of elegance and simplicity. This vibrant beverage combines bold black tea with the natural sweetness of dried apricots, infused during a gentle steeping process to create a flavor that's both rich and fruity. Sweetened with homemade simple syrup and brightened with a splash of fresh lemon juice, this tea is served over ice for ultimate refreshment. Add a touch of visual charm by garnishing with fresh lemon slices and mint leaves for a drink that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether enjoyed on a warm afternoon or served at your next garden party, this iced apricot tea embodies the essence of Southern hospitality in every sip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 1 cup Dried apricots
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 8 cups Water
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 4 pieces Fresh lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
- 6 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the water boils, remove it from heat. Add the black tea bags and dried apricots to the saucepan. Cover and steep for 10 minutes.
While the tea is steeping, prepare a simple syrup by combining the remaining 2 cups of water and the granulated sugar in a separate saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
After 10 minutes, remove the tea bags from the tea mixture, pressing them gently to extract any remaining liquid. Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the apricots, pressing them with the back of a spoon to extract as much flavor as possible.
In a large pitcher, combine the strained tea and the simple syrup. Stir in the fresh lemon juice.
Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chilled.
When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and mint leaves, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Iced Louisiana Apricot Tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 65 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.8 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 137.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 989 mg | 21% | |
*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.
