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Homemade Blueberry Lemon Iced Tea

Homemade Blueberry Lemon Iced Tea for a Refreshing Sip

This refreshing homemade blueberry lemon iced tea is a delightful blend of sweet blueberries and zesty lemons, perfect for a warm day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 3 bags Black Tea Choose a strong variety for the best flavor
  • 4 cups Water Filtered water enhances freshness
For the Flavor
  • 16 oz Frozen Blueberries Fresh blueberries can be used if available
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Squeeze freshly for maximum flavor
For Sweetening
  • 0.75 cup Sugar Sweeten to taste, or substitute with honey or agave syrup

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pitcher

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Bring 4 cups of filtered water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and add 3 black tea bags. Allow to steep for 15 minutes.
  2. While steeping, mash 16 oz. of frozen blueberries in a mixing bowl until they release their juices. Mix in ½ cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  3. Remove tea bags and strain the tea into the blueberry mixture. Mix in ¾ cup of sugar until fully dissolved.
  4. Transfer to a large pitcher and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours.
  5. Serve over ice with lemon slices or mint for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 38gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, always use fresh ingredients and adjust sweetness as desired.

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