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Blueberry Iced Tea

Savor Summer with Refreshing Blueberry Iced Tea Delight

Enjoy a splash of summer with this delicious Blueberry Iced Tea, perfect for gatherings and customizable to your taste!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 6 cups filtered water Use for boiling.
  • 6 bags black tea Can swap for green tea.
For the Blueberry Syrup
  • 1 cup blueberry simple syrup Adds sweetness and flavor.
  • 1 unit lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best.
For Serving
  • as needed ice Consider using ice made from blueberry juice.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing 6 cups of filtered water to a rolling boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Once the water is boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add 6 black tea bags. Cover the saucepan and let the tea steep for 5 minutes.
  3. After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and pour the brewed tea into a large pitcher. While it’s still warm, stir in 1 cup of blueberry simple syrup and the freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon.
  4. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours, allowing the tea to cool completely.
  5. Grab some glasses filled with ice and pour the chilled Blueberry Iced Tea over the ice. Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 31gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 27gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to play around with flavors and make this Blueberry Iced Tea your own! Suggestions include mixing in different fruits or herbs for a unique twist.

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