In the heat of summer, there's nothing quite like a tall glass of refreshing blackberry orange iced tea to quench your thirst and cool you down. This delightful beverage combines the tartness of blackberries, the sweetness of oranges, and the robust flavor of black tea for a drink that's both invigorating and satisfying. Whether you prefer it sweet, sour, or somewhere in between, this article will provide you with the ultimate guide to crafting the perfect blackberry orange iced tea recipe tailored to your taste.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
BLACKBERRY ICED TEA
Make and share this Blackberry Iced Tea recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Beverages
Time 1h45m
Yield 7 1/2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add the blackberries and sugar to a large container; stir to combine.
- Crush the blackberries with a wooden spoon.
- Add in mint and baking soda; stir to combine; set aside.
- Pour boiling water over tea bags; cover and let stand for 3 minutes.
- Discard tea bags.
- Pour tea over blackberry mixture; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Pour tea mixture through a wire mesh strainer into a large pitcher; discard solids.
- Add in 2 1/2 cups cold water; stir until sugar dissolves.
- Cover and chill until ready to serve.
BLACKBERRY & ORANGE ICED TEA
This pretty iced tea is bright and colorful, just perfect for serving to company. The refreshing iced tea is tart and fruity and very flavorful. Please note that chilling time is not included in prep time.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Beverages
Time 20m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Ice Cubes - For flavored ice cubes - freeze orange juice in ice cube trays.
- For the orange slices/blackberries ice cubes - place half a slice of orange and two blackberries in ice cube tray and fill with water -- freeze and store in plastic bag until ready to use.
- Steep teabags in 4 cups of boiling water for 3 - 4 minutes, then discard the teabags. Place tea on counter to cool.
- Don't allow tea to over steep, it will result in a bitter tea.
- In large pot, bring blackberries, juice, sugar and 1/2 cup water to boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until the blackberries break down.
- Next add the berry mixture to the tea. Allow the hot tea to cool on the counter before putting into the fridge to prevent clouding in your tea.
- Once tea has cooled put in fridge to chill for 4 hours.
- Strain tea mixture and serve in a ice cube filled glass that you have rimmed with orange juice and dipped in sugar.
- Garnish with orange slice and mint. Close your eyes, sit back on the deck and enjoy.
- Iced tea taste best when it is freshly made and will last for two or three days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.9, Fat 0.3, Sodium 12.1, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 20.5, Protein 0.9
ORANGE BOURBON ICED TEA
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories beverage
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Add the tea, bourbon, Clover Honey Syrup and orange juice to a pitcher and stir. Pour over ice in individual glasses.
- Combine the honey and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the honey dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month.
BLACKBERRY-BOURBON ICED TEA
Provided by Bobby Flay
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the blackberries, sugar and chopped mint in a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or wooden spoon; let sit while making the tea.
- While the blackberries are macerating, bring 1 1/2 quarts cold water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from the heat, add the tea bags and let steep for about 3 minutes. Remove the tea bags and pour the tea over the blackberry mixture. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
- Pour the mixture through a strainer into a pitcher, pressing on the solids. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours. (You can also pour the mixture into a bowl set over an ice bath to cool it faster.)
- Serve the blackberry tea over ice in tall glasses and float a shot of bourbon on top of each. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs (like a mint julep).
CRANBERRY ORANGE ICED TEA
When the temperature rises, stay cool with this cranberry and citrus iced tea.
Provided by Sweet'NLow(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Sweet'N Low®
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large pitcher, pour the boiling water over the tea bags. Steep 5 minutes; remove the tea bags and discard.
- Stir in the lemon juice and Sweet'N Low until the Sweet'N Low dissolves. Mix in the cold water and orange juice.
- Refrigerate until well chilled.
- Pour over ice in tall glasses.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 6.1 mg, Sugar 7 g
Tips:
- For a sweeter tea, use more honey or sugar.
- For a tarter tea, use more lemon juice.
- Use ripe, juicy blackberries for the best flavor.
- If you don't have fresh blackberries, you can use frozen blackberries instead.
- You can also use other fruits in this recipe, such as raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries.
- Be sure to steep the tea for at least 30 minutes to get the full flavor.
- Serve the iced tea over ice with a slice of orange and a sprig of mint.
Conclusion:
This blackberry orange iced tea is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of blackberries, oranges, and lemon juice creates a unique and delicious flavor that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a refreshing drink, give this blackberry orange iced tea a try. You won't be disappointed!
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