Best 6 Blueberry Basil Iced Tea Recipes

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Indulge in a refreshing symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Blueberry Basil Iced Tea, a delightful fusion of sweet blueberries, aromatic basil, and invigorating black tea. Transport your taste buds to a summer garden with every sip of this vibrant iced tea, where the natural sweetness of blueberries harmonizes perfectly with the herbal notes of basil, creating a flavor profile that is both refreshing and complex. Discover the perfect balance of flavors as the delicate tannins of black tea gently embrace the fruity and herbal nuances, resulting in a thirst-quenching beverage that will elevate any occasion. Whether you're seeking a revitalizing drink to kickstart your day or a soothing companion for a relaxing afternoon, this Blueberry Basil Iced Tea is sure to captivate your senses and leave you craving more.

In addition to the classic Blueberry Basil Iced Tea recipe, this article offers a delightful variety of iced tea recipes to tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary adventure with our refreshing Peach Iced Tea, where the juicy sweetness of peaches mingles with the subtle tang of lemon, creating a vibrant and flavorful iced tea that evokes the essence of a summer orchard. Alternatively, immerse yourself in the zesty embrace of our Lemon Verbena Iced Tea, where the bright citrus notes of lemon verbena dance harmoniously with the natural sweetness of honey, resulting in a revitalizing beverage that will invigorate your senses. For a tropical twist, our Passion Fruit Iced Tea awaits, beckoning you with its vibrant purple hue and enticing blend of sweet passion fruit, tangy lime, and refreshing mint, transporting you to a tropical paradise with every sip.

Furthermore, our Strawberry Lavender Iced Tea offers a delightful symphony of flavors, where the delicate sweetness of strawberries and soothing aroma of lavender intertwine, creating a romantic and ethereal iced tea experience. Last but not least, our Cucumber Mint Iced Tea provides a refreshing and hydrating option, where crisp cucumber slices and invigorating mint leaves unite with green tea, resulting in a spa-like refreshment that will revitalize both your body and mind. With such a diverse selection of iced tea recipes, this article caters to every palate, promising an extraordinary journey of flavors that will quench your thirst and leave you feeling refreshed and inspired.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BLUEBERRY-BASIL LIMEADE



Blueberry-Basil Limeade image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 4h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup sugar
3 sprigs fresh basil, plus basil leaves, for garnish
1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice (from about 12 limes)
One 6-ounce container blueberries
Gin, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Place the sugar, basil sprigs and 1 cup of water into a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring every so often, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let steep for 30 minutes.
  • Discard the basil and pour the syrup into a pitcher. Stir in the lime juice and 4 cups of cold water. Add the blueberries and chill for at least 4 hours or until ready to serve.
  • To serve, put some ice in a glass, pour over the limeade and garnish with basil leaves. To make into a cocktail, add ice to a rocks glass and top with 1 1/2 ounces gin. Top off with the limeade and garnish with basil.

BLUEBERRY TEA



Blueberry Tea image

Provided by Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2-ounce Grand Marnier
1/2-ounce amaretto
Hot brewed tea

Steps:

  • Add liqueurs to a cup of your favorite tea, in either a snifter or teacup.
  • Add lemon and honey to taste.

PEACH BLUEBERRY-BASIL ICED PEACH TEA



Peach Blueberry-Basil Iced Peach Tea image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

¼ cup blueberries
5 large fresh basil leaves
1 bottle Pure Leaf™ Not Too Sweet Peach Tea

Steps:

  • Crush blueberries and basil with wooden spoon in 1-quart glass measuring cup. Stir in Pure Leaf™ Not Too Sweet Peach Tea. Strain and serve in ice-filled glasses. Garnish, if desired, with additional blueberries and basil.
  • For a pitcher, simply double the recipe.
  • For a cocktail version, simply add ¼ cup light rum.

RASPBERRY BASIL ICED TEA



Raspberry Basil Iced Tea image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 6h20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups raspberries
1 cup sugar
8 bags hibiscus tea
1 bunch fresh basil (about 10 leaves), a few leaves reserved for garnish
Juice of 2 limes
Raspberry Ice, recipe follows
36 raspberries

Steps:

  • Bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add the raspberries, sugar, tea bags and basil. Turn off the heat and steep 5 to 10 minutes. Strain and let cool, then combine with the lime juice in a large pitcher. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Serve in Raspberry Ice-filled glasses, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
  • Add 3 raspberries to each ice cube slot in an ice-cube tray. Fill with water and freeze until solid, 6 to 8 hours.

BLUEBERRY ICED TEA



Blueberry Iced Tea image

I enjoy coming up with new ways to use my slow cooker in the kitchen. Serve this blueberry iced tea over ice and garnish with extra blueberries or, for fun, freeze blueberries in your ice cubes! -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 11 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 cups water
2 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 family-sized tea bags
Ice cubes
Optional: Additional blueberries, lemon slices and fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine water, blueberries, sugar and salt. Cover and cook on low heat 3 hours. , Turn off slow cooker; add tea bags. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Discard tea bags; cool 2 hours. Strain and discard blueberries. Pour into pitcher; serve over ice cubes. If desired, top each serving with additional blueberries, lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BLUEBERRY ICED TEA



Blueberry Iced Tea image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
5 cups brewed and cooled black or green tea

Steps:

  • Combine blueberries and about a cup of iced tea in a blender and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve into a pitcher and add remaining iced tea. To serve, pour into glasses over ice.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe blueberries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have basil, you can substitute another herb, such as mint or thyme. However, basil adds a wonderful licorice flavor to the tea.
  • You can steep the tea for a shorter or longer amount of time depending on how strong you like it.
  • Sweeten the tea with honey, sugar, or another sweetener to taste.
  • Serve the tea over ice with a garnish of fresh blueberries and basil.

Conclusion:

Blueberry basil iced tea is a refreshing and flavorful beverage that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of blueberries and basil creates a unique and delicious flavor that will surely please your taste buds. So next time you are looking for a refreshing drink, give blueberry basil iced tea a try.

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