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Berry Iced Tea

A bright, fruity drink combining fresh berries and black tea, perfect for refreshing summer days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 4 cups water (for syrup)
  • 8 cups water (for brewing tea)
  • 6 black tea bags
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  1. Combine 1 cup of raspberries, 1 cup of blueberries, 1 cup of blackberries, and 1½ cups of sugar with 4 cups of water in a saucepan to make the berry syrup. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Remove from heat and let it cool. Strain the mixture to remove the fruit solids.
  3. Boil 8 cups of water in a separate pot and steep 6 black tea bags for about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the berry syrup after removing the tea bags.
  5. Add ¼ teaspoon of baking soda to enhance the color of the tea.
  6. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator.
  7. Serve over ice for a refreshing berry iced tea.

Notes

Garnish with whole berries and mint. Best served immediately to avoid dilution from ice.

Nutrition

Keywords: iced tea, berry tea, summer drinks, refreshing beverages, healthy drinks