Mixed berry iced tea is a refreshing and flavorful beverage made with a combination of berries, tea leaves, and water. It's a popular drink during the summer months, offering a cool and hydrating way to stay refreshed. With various berry and tea options available, there are endless possibilities for creating delicious and unique iced tea blends. This article will guide you through the steps of making mixed berry iced tea, including selecting the right ingredients, brewing the tea, and adding the perfect combination of berries for a tantalizing taste.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
BERRY ICED TEA RECIPE
We're hooked on this berry tea recipe! It's fruity, smooth and so summery!
Provided by Charity Beth Long
Categories Beverage
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse berries, then place in a medium sized pan with the sugar and water. Cook over medium high heat until it comes to a boil. Once boiling, turn down the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Over a heatproof bowl or large mason jar, strain the syrup using a fine mesh sieve. Discard the solids and reserve the syrup for the tea.
- Rinse out the pan, then add 4 cups of water to it and set it on the stove to boil. Once the water is boiling, turn off the heat and add the tea bags. Let the tea steep for 15 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags, squeezing out any excess liquid, then add the baking soda.
- Place the remaining 4 cups of water in a large pitcher, then add the syrup and tea. Stir to combine, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 53 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 41 g, ServingSize 1 serving
VERY BERRY ICED TEA
Steps:
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the tea bags to a heatproof container and pour over the boiling water. Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes, then remove the bags.
- Meanwhile, put the jelly in a small pot set over medium-high heat. Add the cranberry juice and stir to combine. Bring the berry mixture to a simmer and cook until the jelly is dissolved, about 4 minutes.
- Strain the berry mixture through a sieve into the tea container (discard any seeds/pulp). Add 6 cups ice cubes to the berry tea and stir to combine. Once cooled, keep refrigerated in an airtight container.
- To serve, place ice cubes into 8 tall glasses. Add raspberries to each glass. Pour the tea over the ice and berries.
BERRY ICED TEA
Steps:
- Put tea bags in a heatproof pitcher.
- In a saucepan bring water just to a boil and pour over tea bags. Steep tea 5 minutes and remove tea bags. Cool tea and chill, covered, until cold, about 1 hour.
- Stir in simple syrup, to taste. Squeeze orange and lime wedges into tea and add wedges. Serve tea in tall glasses. Garnish with frozen raspberries.
- Add sugar and water to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute; stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Let syrup cool.
BERRY ICED TEA
Courtesy of Homemakers Magazine, this is a berry infused iced tea blend, perfect for summer entertaining. Cook time is cooling time.
Provided by Katzen
Categories Beverages
Time 40m
Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Simmer berries with 3/4 cup water and sugar until berries break apart.
- Add hot tea; steep until cool. Strain through a cheesecloth-lined sieve, pressing only lightly on the solids to keep the liquid clear.
- Serve in a tall glass with ice cubes.
VERY BERRY ICED TEA
Dress up instant tea mix to create a colorful cooler.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Beverage
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In 2-quart pitcher, mix all ingredients except raspberries. Stir in raspberries.
- Serve tea over ice in glasses.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 5 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
MIXED BERRY ICED TEA
Grownups and kids alike will adore this zippy iced tea, with its summery mix of black and hibiscus herbal tea that's punched up with lemon juice, sugar and lots of fresh berries. From Woman's Day Kitchen.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Beverages
Time 20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place tea bags(if using hibiscus flowers, place in now) in a heatproof pitcher. In a 4-qt saucepan, heat water to a boil.
- Pour it into the pitcher and steep tea bags for 10 minutes.
- Remove tea bags; let cool and refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 1 hour.
- Stir in sugar and lemon juice.
- Add ice, berries and lemon slices to pitcher.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 6, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 6.4, Protein 0.2
Tips:
- Use a variety of berries: To create a delicious and visually appealing iced tea, use a mix of berries such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
- Choose fresh or frozen berries: Fresh berries are ideal, but frozen berries can also be used. If using frozen berries, thaw them before adding them to the tea.
- Make a simple syrup: A simple syrup is a mixture of sugar and water that is used to sweeten the iced tea. To make a simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool before using.
- Brew the tea: Use your favorite black tea to brew the tea. For a stronger flavor, use two tea bags or loose-leaf tea. Steep the tea in hot water for 3-5 minutes, or according to the package directions.
- Combine the ingredients: Once the tea has cooled, add it to a pitcher along with the berries, simple syrup, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the iced tea for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve over ice and garnish with additional berries and lemon slices.
Conclusion:
Mixed berry iced tea is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of berries, a simple syrup, and your favorite black tea, you can create a delicious iced tea that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a refreshing drink, give mixed berry iced tea a try. You won't be disappointed.
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