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Cherry Pie Iced Tea

Cherry Pie Iced Tea: Sip Summer’s Sweetest Refreshment

Cherry Pie Iced Tea combines the nostalgic taste of homemade cherry pie with refreshing iced tea, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Collection
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 4 cups Water Fresh, filtered water
  • 3-4 bags Black Tea Provides robust flavor
For the Fruit Flavor
  • 1 cup Frozen Cherries Great when in season
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor profile
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Can substitute with ground cinnamon
For Sweetness
  • Honey or Sugar Adjust to taste; could use stevia for sugar-free
For Serving
  • Ice Cubes Use frozen cherries to prevent dilution

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan over high heat. Gather your ingredients.
  2. Remove boiling water from heat and add 3-4 tea bags, 1 cup of frozen cherries, and a cinnamon stick. Add sweetener to taste and steep for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Fill a large pitcher halfway with ice cubes.
  4. Remove tea bags and cinnamon stick. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Strain tea into the prepared pitcher.
  5. Chill the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Once chilled, stir and pour into tall glasses over ice. Garnish with extra cherries or a slice of lemon if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 23gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Steeping time should be monitored to avoid bitterness. Adjust sweetness after steeping as flavors can mellow when cold. Ice cubes can be made from extra cherries to maintain flavor.

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