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Raspberry Iced Tea

This Raspberry Iced Tea combines the natural sweetness of raspberries with the robust flavor of tea, creating a refreshing drink perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups of water
  • 4 bags of black tea
  • 1 cup of fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1/3 cup of sugar adjust to taste
  • Ice for serving
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Teapot or saucepan
  • Strainer or fine-mesh sieve
  • Pitcher
  • Glass for serving
  • Stirring spoon

Method
 

  1. Start by bringing 4 cups of water to a boil in a teapot or saucepan.
  2. Once boiling, remove the pot from heat and add the tea bags. Let it steep for about 5 minutes.
  3. If using fresh raspberries, rinse them gently. For frozen, simply measure out a cup and set aside.
  4. Remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar until dissolved.
  5. Add the raspberries to the brewed tea. Use a spoon to gently mash them, releasing their juice.
  6. Allow the tea to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  7. Using a strainer, pour the tea into a pitcher to remove raspberry seeds and pulp.
  8. Fill glasses with ice and pour the raspberry tea over. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Notes

For an extra flavor boost, add a splash of lemon juice or a few slices of lemon before serving.