Luzianne Raspberry Sweet Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with the vibrant and refreshing flavors of Luzianne Raspberry Sweet Iced Tea, a fruity twist on a Southern classic. This easy-to-make beverage combines the bold, smooth taste of Luzianne family-sized tea bags with the natural sweetness of fresh raspberries, enhanced by a homemade raspberry-infused simple syrup. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sugar, this iced tea is served chilled over ice and can be elegantly garnished with fresh mint leaves or zesty lemon slices for a finishing touch. Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or simply looking to elevate your everyday refreshment, this recipe delivers six servings of undeniable summer bliss. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the ultimate go-to for fans of sweet tea and fruity drinks alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 bags Luzianne family-sized tea bags
- 1 cup Fresh raspberries
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 8 cups Water
- 4 cups Ice
- 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)
- 4 slices Lemon slices (optional for serving)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the granulated sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely. This creates a simple syrup.
Add the fresh raspberries to the saucepan with the simple syrup. Use a wooden spoon to gently mash the raspberries, releasing their juices. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, then remove it from the heat and set aside to cool.
In a large pot, bring 7 cups of water to a boil. Remove the pot from the heat and add the 2 Luzianne family-sized tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags and discard them.
Strain the raspberry syrup mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into the pot of tea, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the raspberry solids.
Stir the tea and raspberry syrup mixture well. Let it cool to room temperature, then transfer the tea to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled.
To serve, fill glasses with ice and pour the chilled raspberry sweet tea over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
656 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 63 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.3 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 275 mg | 6% | |
*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.
