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Cherry Pie Iced Tea

Cherry Pie Iced Tea: Refreshing Summer Sip with Nostalgic Flavor

A refreshing Cherry Pie Iced Tea that captures the nostalgic flavor of cherry pie in a vibrant drink, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 4 bags Black Tea Bags Use Earl Grey for a hint of citrus if needed.
  • 4 cups Water
For the Cherry Flavor
  • 2 cups Frozen Cherries Fresh cherries can be used if pitted and halved.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Omit if unavailable.
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick Can substitute with a pinch of ground cinnamon.
For Sweetness
  • 3 tablespoons Honey or Sugar For sugar-free, consider stevia or another substitute.
For Serving
  • 2 cups Ice Cubes Necessary for chilling and serving.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large pitcher
  • fine strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by bringing a medium saucepan of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  2. Once the water is boiling, add your black tea bags, frozen cherries, a cinnamon stick, and your chosen sweetener to the saucepan. Stir gently and let steep for about 5–10 minutes.
  3. While the tea is steeping, fill a large pitcher halfway with ice to chill the Cherry Pie Iced Tea quickly.
  4. After steeping, remove the tea bags and cinnamon stick. Stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the mixture through a fine strainer into the prepared pitcher.
  5. Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and allow it to cool completely for at least 1 hour.
  6. Before serving, stir gently. Garnish with extra cherries or a slice of lemon if desired.
  7. Pour the chilled Cherry Pie Iced Tea into tall glasses filled with ice and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Cherry Pie Iced Tea is not only refreshing but also budget-friendly and can be made sugar-free.

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