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A glass of iced raspberry tea with fresh mint leaves, ice cubes, and raspberries, with extra raspberries scattered around.

Raspberry Iced Tea

Homemade Raspberry Iced Tea made with fresh raspberries, black tea, and lemon juice. Naturally sweetened, refreshing, and perfect for summer cookouts. Cheaper, fresher, and way better than store-bought!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 (1 cup each)
Course: Beverage, Summer Drink
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bags Black tea _ Or 4 teaspoon loose leaf
  • 2 cups Fresh raspberries _ Thawed if frozen
  • ½ cup Sugar _ Adjust to taste
  • 3 tablespoon Lemon juice _ Freshly squeeze
  • 6 cups Cold water —
  • 2 tablespoon Honey _ Optional swap for sugar
  • ¼ cup Fresh mint leaves _ Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice _ Optional
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract _ Optional enhances berry flavor
  • — — Ice cubes _ For serving
  • — — Fresh raspberries _ Garnish
  • — — Lemon slices _ Garnish
  • — — Mint sprigs _ Garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large pitcher (At least 2 quarts)
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer (For separating raspberry pulp)
  • 1 Muddler or fork (To mash raspberries)
  • 1 set Measuring cups (For accuracy)
  • 1 Large spoon (For stirring)

Method
 

  1. Boil water, steep black tea bags, and let it cool completely before mixing.
    Hot water being poured into a clear glass cup containing a tea bag, with the tea steeping and turning the water amber.
  2. Mash fresh raspberries with sugar, wait for juices to release, then strain carefully.
    A close-up of juicy raspberries in a strainer, glistening with juice, prepared for making raspberry tea or syrup.
  3. Combine cooled tea with raspberry juice and lemon, adjusting sweetness as needed.
    A large glass pitcher filled with raspberry iced tea, lemon slices, ice, and whole raspberries, with fresh lemons nearby.
  4. Refrigerate the prepared tea pitcher for at least two hours to deepen flavor.
    A glass filled with ice, raspberries, and mint leaves, as raspberry tea is poured in, creating a refreshing drink.
  5. Fill glasses with ice, pour tea, and garnish with raspberries, lemon slices, and mint.
    A glass of iced raspberry tea with fresh mint leaves, ice cubes, and raspberries, with extra raspberries scattered around.

Nutrition

Serving: 240ggCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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