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Raspberry Iced Tea Recipe

Bright and Refreshing Raspberry Iced Tea Recipe at Home

This Raspberry Iced Tea Recipe is a refreshing summer drink that's easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 3 bags Black Tea Bags Essential for creating the rich flavor base.
  • 4 cups Water For brewing the tea.
For the Syrup
  • 1 cup Sugar Balances the tartness; can substitute with a natural sweetener.
  • 2 cups Raspberries Fresh is best, but frozen can work.
  • 4 cups Water For making the syrup.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Large pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and add 3 black tea bags. Steep for 15 minutes.
  2. Combine remaining 4 cups of water and sugar in a separate saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, then add 2 cups of raspberries and bring to a gentle boil.
  3. Reduce to medium-low heat and mash the raspberries gently. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Strain the raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher, discarding the solids.
  5. Mix the brewed black tea with the raspberry syrup in a large pitcher, stir well, and adjust sweetness to taste.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin C: 15mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh; store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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