Description
A refreshing summer drink made with raspberries and tea, perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 4 tea bags (black or green tea)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
- In a blender, combine the fresh raspberries and sugar. Blend until smooth, then strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds.
- In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea, raspberry puree, and fresh lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to chill.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the raspberry iced tea over the ice, and garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves.
Notes
- For a sparkling version, replace half of the water with sparkling water before serving.
- Experiment with other fruits like strawberries or peaches for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing and Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg