Description
Blueberry Iced Tea is the ultimate summer refreshment, combining sweet blueberries and zesty lemon for a delightful drink that will impress your guests. This vibrant beverage not only quenches your thirst but also adds a splash of color to any occasion, making it perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying on a sunny afternoon. Easy to prepare and customizable with fresh herbs, this iced tea will become a staple in your summer repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 cups water
- 3 black tea bags
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse blueberries under cool water and pat dry.
- Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan. Remove from heat and steep tea bags for 5 minutes.
- Stir in sugar while tea is warm until dissolved; adjust sweetness as desired.
- Add blueberries and lemon juice to the warm tea mixture; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Fill a pitcher with ice cubes and pour blueberry-tea mixture over it; stir gently.
- Serve in glasses filled with ice, garnished with mint leaves and floating blueberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg