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5.0 from 3 votes

Raspberry Iced Tea

I think this is about the most perfect glass of flavored iced tea.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 c. fresh or frozen raspberries
  • ¾ c. sugar
  • 1 T. chopped fresh mint
  • 1 pinch baking soda
  • 2 c. boiling water
  • 6 tea bags regular Lipton tea or your favorite black tea
  • 6 c. cold water

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, combine the raspberries and sugar, crushing the berries with the back side of a wooden spoon. Stir in the mint and set aside.
  2. Sprinkle baking soda into heat-proof pitcher. Pour in boiling water and add tea bags. Let steep for 15 minutes. Discard tea bags. Pour tea into raspberry mixture and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
  3. Line a colander with a layer of cheese cloth and place it over a large bowl. Pour the raspberry tea mixture through the cheesecloth. Bind up the cheesecloth and press on it with the back side of a wooden spoon to squeeze out all the delicious raspberry juice. Discard the cheesecloth with the solids. Pour in cold water. Transfer raspberry tea to the pitcher and bring to room temperature. Refrigerate until cold. If you like your tea sweeter, add sugar as desired.

Notes

  • Adapted from Scott’s Cold Sweet Tea

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 20mg (1%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 22g (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 22g 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.