Description
A refreshing Cherry-Berry Iced Tea made with mixed berry tea bags, fresh mint, ginger, and lemon slices. This lightly sweetened iced tea is perfectly chilled and infused with natural flavors, making it a delightful beverage for warm days or any time you want a fruity, revitalizing drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 4 mixed berry tea bags
- 6 cups water
Flavorings
- Honey, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sliced ginger
- 4 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 4-5 lemon slices
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Steep Tea: Boil water in a pot or kettle, then pour the boiling water over the mixed berry tea bags in a heat-safe pitcher. Let the tea steep for 8 to 10 minutes to extract the full flavor.
- Chill: Remove the tea bags from the pitcher and place the tea in the refrigerator. Chill for 1 to 2 hours, or until the tea is completely cold.
- Add Flavorings: Stir honey and lemon juice into the chilled tea according to your taste preference. Add the sliced ginger, fresh mint leaves, and lemon slices to the pitcher for added aroma and taste. Refrigerate the mixture for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse thoroughly.
- Serve: Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the flavored and chilled tea over the ice. Serve immediately and enjoy a refreshing cherry-berry iced tea.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey based on your preferred sweetness level or substitute with a sugar-free sweetener for a lower calorie option.
- For a stronger ginger flavor, increase the amount of ginger slices or allow the mixture to infuse longer.
- The tea can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours for optimal freshness.
- Use fresh mint leaves and lemon slices for the best herbal and citrus flavor.
- You can add sparkling water to the tea for a fizzy variation.
