Refreshing Blueberry Lemon Iced Tea Recipe
This refreshing blueberry lemon iced tea is a perfect drink for warm days. Combining the tartness of lemons with the sweetness of blueberries, it offers a delightful balance of flavors.
The recipe is simple and can be made in advance, making it ideal for gatherings or a relaxing afternoon at home.
Easy Blueberry Lemon Iced Tea Recipe
This iced tea features brewed black tea infused with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon juice. The preparation time is about 15 minutes, plus chilling time, and it serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and additional blueberries for garnish
Instructions
- Boil Water: In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Brew Tea: Remove from heat, add the tea bags, and steep for 5-7 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool.
- Prepare Blueberries: In a blender, puree the fresh blueberries until smooth. Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove the skins, if desired.
- Combine Ingredients: In a pitcher, mix the cooled tea, blueberry puree, lemon juice, and honey or sugar. Stir well until the sweetener is dissolved.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to chill.
- Serve: Pour the iced tea over ice cubes in glasses, and garnish with lemon slices and additional blueberries.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 glasses
- Calories: 70kcal
- Fat: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
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