Indulge in the refreshing burst of summer with our Mixed Berry Iced Tea, a delightful fusion of sweet berries and invigorating black tea. This thirst-quenching beverage is not only easy to make but also customizable to your taste preferences. Discover three variations of this iced tea, each offering a unique flavor experience. The Classic Mixed Berry Iced Tea is a harmonious blend of black tea, mixed berries, and a touch of sweetness, resulting in a timeless taste. For a tangy twist, try the Raspberry Lemon Iced Tea, where the tartness of raspberries and the zest of lemon create a lively combination. If you prefer a tropical twist, the Passion Fruit Berry Iced Tea will transport you to a beachside paradise with its exotic passion fruit and mixed berries fusion. Whichever variation you choose, these iced teas promise to revitalize your senses and leave you feeling refreshed.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
BERRY ICED TEA RECIPE
We're hooked on this berry tea recipe! It's fruity, smooth and so summery!
Provided by Charity Beth Long
Categories Beverage
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse berries, then place in a medium sized pan with the sugar and water. Cook over medium high heat until it comes to a boil. Once boiling, turn down the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Over a heatproof bowl or large mason jar, strain the syrup using a fine mesh sieve. Discard the solids and reserve the syrup for the tea.
- Rinse out the pan, then add 4 cups of water to it and set it on the stove to boil. Once the water is boiling, turn off the heat and add the tea bags. Let the tea steep for 15 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags, squeezing out any excess liquid, then add the baking soda.
- Place the remaining 4 cups of water in a large pitcher, then add the syrup and tea. Stir to combine, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 53 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 41 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PERFECT ICED TEA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 4m
Yield 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Hot-Brewed:
- Bring 8 cups water to a simmer; remove from the heat and add 3 tablespoons loose tea or 6 tea bags. Let steep about 4 minutes, until it's the strength you like. Strain loose tea with a fine-mesh sieve or remove the tea bags. Let cool, then transfer to a pitcher, cover and refrigerate.
- Cold-Brewed:
- Combine 8 cups cold water and 6 tablespoons loose tea or 10 tea bags in a pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 15 to 36 hours, until it's the strength you like. Strain loose tea with a fine-mesh sieve or remove the tea bags.
- Sweet Teas:
- Combine 3/4 cup each sugar and water in a saucepan and add 1 infuser, if desired. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then remove from the heat and let cool. Strain the infused syrup through a fine-mesh sieve (you'll get about 1 cup).
- Orange Add 6 strips zest
- Blackberries 1 cup
- Cinnamon 2 sticks
- Lavender 3 tablespoons dried
- Vanilla 1 halved bean
- Mint 3 sprigs
- Ginger 1 cup sliced
- Lemon 8 strips zest
- Nectarine 1 cup chopped
- Cucumber 2 cups chopped
BLUEBERRY ICED TEA
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
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.
MIXED BERRY ICED TEA
Grownups and kids alike will adore this zippy iced tea, with its summery mix of black and hibiscus herbal tea that's punched up with lemon juice, sugar and lots of fresh berries. From Woman's Day Kitchen.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Beverages
Time 20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place tea bags(if using hibiscus flowers, place in now) in a heatproof pitcher. In a 4-qt saucepan, heat water to a boil.
- Pour it into the pitcher and steep tea bags for 10 minutes.
- Remove tea bags; let cool and refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 1 hour.
- Stir in sugar and lemon juice.
- Add ice, berries and lemon slices to pitcher.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 6, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 6.4, Protein 0.2
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful berries: The fresher and more flavorful the berries, the better your iced tea will be.
- Use a variety of berries: This will give your iced tea a more complex and interesting flavor.
- Don't over-steep the tea: This will make the tea bitter. Steep the tea for 3-5 minutes, or until it reaches the desired strength.
- Sweeten the tea to taste: You can use sugar, honey, or another sweetener. If you're using honey, wait until the tea has cooled slightly before adding it, so as not to kill the beneficial enzymes.
- Chill the tea before serving: This will make it even more refreshing on a hot day.
- Garnish the tea with fresh berries, mint, or lemon slices: This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Mixed berry iced tea is a delicious and refreshing drink that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a refreshing drink, give mixed berry iced tea a try!
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