Raspberry Cranberry Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with this vibrant and refreshing Raspberry Cranberry Iced Tea, the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and fruity flavors! This easy-to-make iced tea combines freshly brewed black tea with the natural sweetness of ripe raspberries, the tart punch of cranberry juice, and a hint of zesty lemon for a balanced finish. Lightly sweetened and cooled to perfection with ice, this drink is ideal for sunny afternoons, BBQs, or any occasion that calls for a revitalizing sip. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an extra touch of elegance. Ready in just a few simple steps, this crowd-pleaser is sure to become your go-to summer beverage.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 4 Black tea bags
- 1 cup Fresh raspberries
- 2 cups Cranberry juice
- 0.25 cup Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 6 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add the black tea bags. Let them steep for 5 minutes.
While the tea is steeping, place the fresh raspberries in a bowl and mash them lightly using a fork or a muddler to release their juices.
Strain the tea into a large heat-resistant pitcher to remove the tea bags. Stir in the sugar while the tea is still hot, allowing it to dissolve completely.
Add the mashed raspberries (and their juices), cranberry juice, and lemon juice to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours to chill thoroughly.
When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the Raspberry Cranberry Iced Tea over the ice.
Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 61 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.9 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 579 mg | 12% | |
*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.
