Description
Quench your thirst and elevate your gatherings with this delightful Blueberry Iced Tea. This refreshing beverage harmoniously combines the natural sweetness of fresh blueberries with a touch of lemon, resulting in a vibrant and flavorful drink that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer picnic, enjoying brunch, or simply relaxing on a warm afternoon, this homemade iced tea will impress everyone. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a stunning drink that outshines any store-bought option. Not only is it easy to make, but it also offers the flexibility to customize sweetness levels to suit your taste. Get ready to sip on this deliciously refreshing treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 cups water
- 3–4 cold brew tea bags
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ lemon (juiced)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, 2 cups water, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Strain the syrup into a measuring cup and refrigerate while steeping tea.
- Fill a glass pitcher with 6-8 cups of cold water and add tea bags; steep for about 5 minutes.
- Mix the cooled blueberry syrup into the brewed tea and stir well.
- Serve over ice in glasses garnished with additional blueberries or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg