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Blueberry Iced Tea: Your Refreshing Summer Delight!

A refreshing and fruity blueberry iced tea perfect for summer days.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 tea bags black or green tea
  • 1/4 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, mashing the blueberries with a spoon to release their juices.
  2. Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the blueberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing the solids to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids and set the blueberry juice aside.
  3. In the same saucepan, bring the remaining 3 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for about 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
  4. Stir in the sugar while the tea is still warm until dissolved. Add the reserved blueberry juice and lemon juice, mixing well.
  5. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled.
  6. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 18gSugar: 18g

Notes

  • For a sweeter version, add more sugar or use a flavored syrup like agave or honey.
  • Experiment with different fruits such as raspberries or strawberries for a unique twist on the flavor.

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