Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of homemade Blueberry Iced Tea, a perfect companion for warm summer days, picnics, or casual gatherings. This delightful drink features fresh blueberries and a hint of lemon, providing an invigorating twist to traditional iced tea. Unlike store-bought versions, this easy-to-make recipe allows you to customize sweetness and enjoy vibrant flavors in every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 cups water
- 3–4 cold brew tea bags
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 cups water (for syrup)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ lemon (juiced)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine washed blueberries, 2 cups water, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Strain the syrup into a measuring cup and refrigerate while steeping the tea.
- In a glass pitcher, fill with 6-8 cups of cold water and add cold brew tea bags. Steep for about 5 minutes.
- Mix the cooled blueberry syrup with the brewed tea until well combined.
- Serve over ice in glasses and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg