Unveiling the tantalizing blend of sweet and refreshing flavors, raspberry and spearmint iced tea is a delightful beverage that is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a hot summer day or a cozy afternoon gathering with friends and family. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting this delightful iced tea, discovering the perfect balance of fruity sweetness, herbaceous mint aromas, and a refreshing coolness that will quench your thirst and uplift your spirits.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
RASPBERRY LEAF, ROSEMARY AND ORANGE ICED TEA
A refreshing Raspberry Leaf, Rosemary and Orange Iced tea made with either fresh or dried raspberry leaves. Serve it iced in the summer and warm in the winter for its medicinal benefits . . . or just because it tastes great!
Provided by Elaine
Categories Drinks and Cocktails
Time 6h5m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place rosemary, orange and raspberry leaves in a jug or jar that will hold at least 4 cups (1 liter).
- In a covered medium pot, bring 4 cups of water and marmalade to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
- If using fresh herbs, allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes. If using dried, pour over the herbs immediately. Allow to steep for 10 -15 minutes.
- Pour through a strainer into a jug and refrigerate for 3 to 6 hours.
- Serve chilled over ice, garnished with orange slices and raspberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ICED SPEARMINT TEA WITH STRAWBERRY NECTAR RECIPE
This cool and refreshing spearmint recipe will leave you with a minty after taste. Go ahead and serve it in glasses while you relax under the sun.
Provided by Recipes.net Team
Categories Tea
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To make the sugar syrup, in a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water and orange zest.
- Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Remove from the heat and let cool.
- Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve placed over a bowl, pressing down on the orange zest with the back of a spoon to extract as much of the flavorful oils as possible.
- Discard the zest and set the syrup aside.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil, then remove from the heat.
- Crumble the spearmint and add to the water; let steep for 5 minutes to obtain a strong infusion.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve placed over a large bowl.
- Discard the mint and let the infusion cool.
- Meanwhile, place the strawberries in a fine-mesh sieve set over a medium bowl.
- With the back of a spoon, press the berries through the sieve, leaving the pulp and seeds behind.
- Scrape any purée clinging to the bottom of the sieve, and then add all the purée to the cooled infusion.
- Add the orange juice and 1/2 cup of the sugar syrup to the tea and stir vigorously.
- Taste and add more sugar syrup as desired. (Store any remaining sugar in the refrigerator for when you make another batch of tea.)
- Cover and refrigerate the tea until well chilled.
- Just before serving, fill a large pitcher with ice and add the tea.
- Pour into chilled glasses.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of strawberry, if desired.
- Serves 6.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.00kcal, Carbohydrate 45.00g, Fat 1.00g, Fiber 4.00g, Protein 2.00g, SaturatedFat 1.00g, ServingSize 6.00, Sodium 46.00mg, Sugar 38.00g
RASPBERRY ICED TEA
One sip and you'll likely agree that this is the best flavored tea you've ever tasted. -Chris Wilson, Sellersville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield about 2 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Steep for 5-8 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add 4 cups water. , In another saucepan, bring raspberries and remaining water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Strain and discard pulp. Add raspberry juice to the tea mixture. Serve in chilled glasses over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
ICED RASPBERRY MINT GREEN TEA
Iced raspberry mint green tea is a simple and fruit-flavored iced green tea recipe with the perfect hint of mint. Easy and health-conscious!
Provided by Alyssa
Categories Drinks
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the six tea bags in a heat-safe bowl or container. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil, and then pour over tea bags. Let steep for 10 or so minutes.
- Once steeped, remove tea bags and pour in 3 cups of cold water. Chill until ready to serve.
- Add several raspberries and fresh mint leaves to the bottom of a sturdy glass. Using a muddler or a wooden spoon, press down on the raspberries/mint leaves and lightly twist. The raspberries will burst slightly and the mint leaves will become even more fragrant.
- Add ice and pour tea over top. Garnish with extra raspberries and mint leaves if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
RASPBERRY ICED TEA
Raspberry iced tea is sweet, refreshing, and delicious. Learn how easy it is to make the essential summertime drink from fresh raspberries.
Provided by Colleen Graham
Categories Beverage
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in the sugar until dissolved. Add tea bags and let steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the tea bags once it reaches your desired strength. Add a little more sugar before it cools down for a sweeter tea. Let cool or chill in the refrigerator.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Reduce the heat, add the raspberries and mash. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- Strain out the raspberries using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- Combine the sweet tea and raspberry water in a pitcher. Add the juice of 1 lemon and stir well. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to drink.
- Serve over ice, garnish with raspberries and lemon slices, and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 12 mg, Sugar 19 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize 8 cups (8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
RASPBERRY ICED TEA
Make this refreshing Raspberry Iced Tea with only a few simple ingredients. You'll be loving every sip!
Provided by Jessica Robinson
Categories Drinks
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a gallon pouring pitcher, steep 8-10 family-size tea bags in boiling water. Stir in the sugar immediately, so it dissolves. Let the tea bags steep for about 20-25 minutes.
- While the tea bags steep, soften the raspberries in a medium saucepan over medium heat with 1/4 cup of water. Press the berries through a fine mesh strainer into a large Pyrex measuring cup. Discard the pulp and seeds.
- Remove the tea bags. Add the berry juices into the tea. Stir. Add 2 cups cold water and plenty of ice to the pouring pitcher. Pour over ice and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1550 kcal, Carbohydrate 400 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Sodium 132 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 399 g, ServingSize 1 serving
STRAWBERRY MINT & HIBISCUS ICED TEA
*This drink will settle when stored in the fridge. Simply give it a good shake before pouring over ice!
Yield ½ gallon
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the spearmint leaves, hibiscus flowers, and red raspberry tea leaves in a ½ gallon mason jar or similar sized container. Pour the boiling hot water over the tea leaves and let steep for 15 minutes.
- Pour the tea through a fine mesh strainer into another jar, pressing on solids to extract all the flavor you can. Discard solids. Let tea cool to room temperature then cover and place in the fridge to chill.
- Meanwhile, place the strawberries, lemon juice, and honey in a blender and process until completely pureed. Run the mixture through a fine mesh strainer and discard solids. NOTE: this step is not completely necessary and is simply a matter of personal preference. If you don't mind the texture of strawberry seeds in beverages, you can skip this step.
- Add the strawberry puree to the cold tea and mix well.
- Pour over ice to serve! Garnish with mint leaves and strawberry slices, if desired.
RASPBERRY PEACH ICED TEA
This lightly sweetened iced tea is wonderfully fruity and so refreshing!
Provided by Chungah Rhee
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Steep tea bags in 4 cups boiling water according to package instructions; discard tea bags and let cool. Combine peaches, raspberries and agave nectar in blender until smooth; strain through cheesecloth or fine sieve. In a large pitcher, whisk together raspberry peach mixture and brewed tea. Place in refrigerator until chilled. Serve over ice, raspberries, peach slices and mint leaves, if desired.
RASPBERRY ICED TEA RECIPE
Enjoy an all-natural taste of freshly brewed tea and raspberries in this raspberry iced tea! It makes a healthy refreshing summer drink.
Provided by Recipes.net Team
Categories Tea
Time 18m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a large pot or tea kettle.
- Remove it from heat, add in tea, and cover immediately.
- Allow the tea to steep for 3 to 5 minutes only.
- Remove the teabags and let it cool.
- In another pot, boil the remaining 3 cups of water together with sugar and raspberries.
- Once boiling, turn the heat down to low. Allow it to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Take the pot off the heat.
- Mash the raspberries using a fork or potato masher. Let cool.
- Strain the raspberry liquid using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
- Combine the raspberry liquid and black tea together in a container. Mix well.
- Adjust the tea's flavor as desired with additional syrup.
- Add ice cubes and serve at once. Cheers!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.00kcal, Carbohydrate 32.00g, Fat 1.00g, Fiber 4.00g, Protein 1.00g, SaturatedFat 1.00g, ServingSize 6.00, Sodium 17.00mg, Sugar 27.00g, UnsaturatedFat 1.00g
RASPBERRY AND SPEARMINT ICED TEA
Make and share this Raspberry and Spearmint Iced Tea recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sonya01
Categories Beverages
Time 8m
Yield 1 large jug, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place raspberries and sugar in a large heatproof jug and stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved.
- Meanwhile, place teabags in a separate heatproof jug, add 1L boiling water and steep for 5 minutes. Add peppermint tea to raspberry mixture and gently stir. Strain, reserving a few raspberries and set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Add spearmint leaves and chill. Serve cold with reserved raspberries and crushed ice.
SPEARMINT ICED TEA
Make and share this Spearmint Iced Tea recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Beverages
Time 25m
Yield 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring 1 quart water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Remove from heat and add tea bags, mint and zest.
- Let these ingredients steep for 15 minutes and then strain into a 2-quart container.
- Stir in sugar and lemon juice.
- Add 1 quart water.
- Continue stirring until sugar has dissolved.
- Cool and serve over ice.
GINA'S RASPBERRY MINT TEA
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories beverage
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot with 12 cups of water to a boil over medium heat. Add the tea bags and let them steep for 10 minutes. Allow the tea to cool and discard the tea bags. Pour the liquid into a large glass pitcher.
- Meanwhile, add the sugar and 1 cup water to a saucepan and bring to a simmer, over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Drop in the handful of mint, remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool. At this point, strain and add the sugar syrup to the pitcher. Stir the drink well and divide it between 12 glasses filled with ice. Garnish each serving with some fresh mint sprigs and raspberries.
Tips:
- Always start with fresh, high-quality ingredients, especially for the raspberries and spearmint.
- Use a variety of raspberries for a more complex flavor. Black raspberries and golden raspberries are great options.
- If you don't have fresh spearmint, you can use dried spearmint. Just use half the amount.
- Steep the tea for at least 4 hours, or overnight, for the best flavor.
- Sweeten the tea to taste with honey or simple syrup. You can also add a splash of lemon juice for a tart flavor.
- Serve the tea over ice, garnished with fresh raspberries and spearmint.
Conclusion:
Raspberry and spearmint iced tea is a refreshing and delicious summer drink. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like your tea sweet or tart, strong or mild, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a cool and refreshing drink, give raspberry and spearmint iced tea a try. You won't be disappointed.
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