Blueberry iced tea

Blueberry iced tea is a refreshing drink made with brewed tea and real blueberry syrup. It has a light fruit taste with gentle sweetness. This homemade version tastes fresher than bottled tea and works well for warm days.

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Course: Beverages

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Blueberry iced tea

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: Glass

Calories: 110kcal

Ingredients

Iced Tea Base

6 –8 cups water
3 –4 cold brew tea bags

Blueberry Syrup

2 cups fresh blueberries washed
2 cups water
1 cup cane sugar or granulated sugar
½ lemon juiced

Instructions

Prepare the tea:

Place cold brew tea bags into a pitcher with 6–8 cups water. Refrigerate for 8–10 hours. Remove bags and chill until needed.

Cook the syrup:

Add blueberries, water, and sugar to a saucepan. Set over medium heat and stir. Cook until berries soften and release juice, about 10 minutes.

Strain:

Pour the cooked mixture through a mesh strainer into a bowl. Press gently to extract liquid. Discard solids.

Finish syrup:

Stir lemon juice into the blueberry syrup. Cool to room temperature.

Assemble:

Add syrup to brewed tea a little at a time, tasting as you go. Stir well and serve over ice.

Kitchen Tip: Start with ½ cup syrup, then adjust. This keeps the drink balanced.

Notes

Taste syrup before mixing with tea.
Chill fully for best flavor.
Strain well for smooth texture.
Adjust sweetness glass by glass.

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