Description
This Cherry-Berry Iced Tea is a refreshing and flavorful beverage that’s perfect for a hot day. It combines the fruity notes of mixed berry tea with the zesty tang of lemon, the invigorating spice of ginger, the coolness of mint, and the sweetness of honey.
Ingredients
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- 4 mixed berry tea bags
- 6 cups water
- Honey, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons sliced ginger
- 4 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 4–5 lemon slices
Instructions
- Steep Tea: Boil water in a pot or kettle. Pour the boiling water over the tea bags in a heat-safe pitcher. Steep for 8-10 minutes.
- Chill: Remove tea bags and chill the tea in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, or until cold.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in honey and lemon juice to taste. Add mint leaves, lemon slices, and ginger slices to the pitcher. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Serve: Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Tea: You can use any type of mixed berry tea bags you like.
- Sweetener: Adjust the amount of honey to your preferred level of sweetness.
- Variations:
- Add other fruits, such as sliced strawberries or raspberries, to the pitcher for extra flavor.
- Muddle the mint leaves with a spoon to release more of their flavor.
- Substitute lemon juice with lime juice for a different citrusy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 50kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
