RASPBERRY ICED TEA
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RASPBERRY ICED TEA
Description
This Raspberry Iced Tea recipe uses strong brewed black tea to form a rich tea base. Separately, raspberries and sugar are simmered in water to release raspberry juices and dissolve sugar, creating a sweet, vibrant syrup. The raspberry mixture is strained to remove seeds and pulp before combining with cooled black tea. Sweetness can be adjusted by sugar, depending on preference.
The cooling process and serving over ice produce a chilled, fruity tea with a harmonious blend of raspberry tartness and tea depth. The tea bags steep for 15 minutes off-heat to avoid over-brewing bitterness. Simmering raspberries for 10 minutes intensifies flavor and freshness.
Ideal for hot days or as a lightly sweetened beverage alternative, this iced tea leverages fresh or frozen raspberries, giving flexibility in preparation. It pairs well as a non-alcoholic refreshment during meals or social gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3 black tea bags (like Lipton)
- 8 cups water divided
- 1 cup sugar
- 12 oz raspberry
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups water to a boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Add tea bags and allow to steep for 15 minutes.
- Add 4 cups water to medium pan.
- Add sugar and raspberries and bring to a boil over high.
- Reduce heat to medium and squish raspberries while continuing to cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain through cheesecloth or strainer, discarding berry pieces.
- Combine both in a large pitcher and serve over ice.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste by starting with 1 cup and adding more or less as preferred for sweetness.
- Frozen raspberries can substitute fresh ones to prepare the raspberry syrup when fresh berries are unavailable.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 10g | |
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8.9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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