Description
Sip on this refreshing blueberry iced tea recipe A deliciously chilled delight thats perfect for warm days and gatherings Enjoy every sip
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of fresh blueberries
- 4 cups of water
- 4 tea bags (black or green)
- 1/2 cup of sugar (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the Blueberries: Start by rinsing the fresh blueberries under cold water. Set aside 1 cup for blending and reserve the rest for garnishing.
- Brew the Tea: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, remove from heat and steep the tea bags for about 5-7 minutes.
- Blend the Blueberries: In a blender, combine the reserved blueberries and a splash of water. Blend until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: In a pitcher, combine the brewed tea (remove the tea bags), the blueberry puree, lemon juice, and sugar (if using). Stir well to mix all the ingredients.
- Chill the Mixture: Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 1-2 hours.
- Serve: When ready to serve, add ice cubes to glasses, pour the blueberry iced tea over the ice, and garnish with fresh blueberries and mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- hours: 2
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 100 calories
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 1 grams