Description
Homemade Blueberry Iced Tea is a refreshing and vibrant beverage that combines the natural sweetness of fresh blueberries with soothing tea. Ideal for hot summer days, picnics, or casual gatherings, this drink elevates your refreshment game far beyond store-bought options. With its fruity flavor profile and antioxidant-rich ingredients, it’s not just delicious but also a healthier choice. Customize it to your liking by adjusting sweetness levels or adding other fruits for a unique twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 – 8 cups water
- 3 – 4 cold brew tea bags
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 cups water (for syrup)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ lemon (juiced)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, 2 cups of water, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Strain the syrup into a measuring cup and refrigerate.
- In a glass pitcher, steep cold brew tea bags in 6 to 8 cups of cold water for about 5 minutes.
- Mix the cooled blueberry syrup into the brewed tea and stir well.
- Serve over ice in tall glasses for an ultimate refreshing experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg