Homemade Raspberry Iced Tea Recipe
A refreshing homemade raspberry iced tea that combines the rich flavor of black tea with the natural sweetness and tartness of fresh raspberries. This easy-to-make iced tea is perfect for a hot day and can be adjusted to your preferred sweetness level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Tea Base
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
Raspberry Syrup
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare Raspberry Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the raspberries break down, about 5-7 minutes.
- Strain the Syrup: Remove from heat and strain the raspberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing gently to extract all the juice. Discard the solids.
- Brew Black Tea: In a separate pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and steep the black tea bags for 4-5 minutes to achieve a strong brew. Remove tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
- Combine and Chill: Mix the cooled black tea with the raspberry syrup. Stir well to combine. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour until chilled.
- Serve: Pour the raspberry iced tea over ice cubes in glasses. Garnish with fresh raspberries or lemon slices if desired. Enjoy your refreshing homemade raspberry iced tea!
Notes
- Adjust the sugar amount according to your desired sweetness.
- For a stronger raspberry flavor, add more raspberries when making the syrup.
- This recipe can be made vegan and gluten-free.
- Store leftover iced tea in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: raspberry iced tea, homemade iced tea, black tea, refreshing drink, summer beverage
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