Raspberry and Spearmint Iced Tea
Cool off with a glass of Raspberry and Spearmint Iced Tea, a vibrant and refreshing beverage that combines the boldness of black tea with the natural sweetness of juicy raspberries and the invigorating aroma of fresh spearmint. Perfect for summer, this easy-to-make recipe is naturally sweetened with honey and garnished with lemon slices, whole raspberries, and extra mint for a touch of elegance. Lightly mashed raspberries and mint leaves are infused into freshly brewed tea, then strained for a smooth and flavorful drink that's served over ice for the ultimate thirst-quencher. Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or simply relaxing on the porch, this stunning iced tea is sure to impress and rejuvenate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Water
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 1 cup Fresh raspberries
- 15 pieces Fresh spearmint leaves
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 4 pieces Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 cup Additional raspberries (optional, for garnish)
- 5 pieces Additional mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Once the water reaches a boil, remove it from heat and add the black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5 minutes.
While the tea is steeping, lightly mash the fresh raspberries in a bowl using a fork or spoon. This helps release their juices.
After 5 minutes, remove the tea bags and stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
Add the mashed raspberries and the fresh spearmint leaves to the tea. Stir gently to combine, then let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove the raspberry seeds and mint leaves.
Add 2 cups of cold water to the pitcher to dilute the tea and allow it to cool further. Stir to combine.
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the raspberry and spearmint iced tea over the ice.
Garnish each glass with a lemon slice, a few whole raspberries, and a mint leaf, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Raspberry and Spearmint Iced Tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
233 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.8 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 188 mg | 4% | |
*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.
