Description
Blueberry Iced Tea is a refreshing, fruity twist on classic iced tea, made with homemade blueberry syrup, cold tea, and a touch of lemon. This vibrant drink is perfect for hot days and easy to prepare for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Blueberry Syrup:
2 cups blueberries (fresh, washed)
2 cups water
1 cup sugar (granulated or cane)
½ lemon (juiced)
For the Tea:
6 – 8 cups water (use 6 cups for a 2-quart pitcher, and 8 cups for a 2.5-quart pitcher)
3 – 4 bags cold tea bags (family size, Luzianne; use 4 for a stronger tea flavor)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add the washed blueberries, 2 cups of water, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Once it reaches a rolling boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the blueberry syrup from the heat. Strain the syrup into a measuring cup, discarding the blueberry pulp. Let it cool slightly, then refrigerate while steeping the tea.
- Fill a glass pitcher with 6 to 8 cups of cold water, depending on the size of your pitcher, and add the cold tea bags. Allow it to steep for about 5 minutes.
- Add the slightly cooled blueberry syrup to the tea and stir until well combined.
- Pour the Blueberry Iced Tea into glasses filled with ice and serve immediately.
Notes
- If you prefer sweeter tea, add more sugar to the blueberry syrup or use honey or agave syrup for a different flavor profile.
- Try adding other berries like raspberries or blackberries for a unique twist.
- For a fizzy version, top off the iced tea with sparkling water or soda water.
- For a lighter version, you can use less sugar or a sugar substitute like stevia or monk fruit.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Boiling, Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
