Raspberry Iced Tea Recipe
This refreshing Raspberry Iced Tea is a perfect way to use up extra raspberries, combining the sweetness of sugar with the bright, tangy flavor of fresh berries. Served cold and garnished with fresh mint, it's a delightful beverage for warm weather or any occasion that calls for a cool, fruity drink.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
- Yield: 1 gallon (16 servings)
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 gallon cold water, divided
- 1 pint fresh raspberries
- 2 family-size tea bags, or more to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup: In a saucepan, combine the white sugar and 1 cup of cold water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove the saucepan from heat once done.
- Add raspberries and tea: Place the fresh raspberries and tea bags into the hot sugar syrup. Using the back of a spoon, slightly crush the raspberries to release their flavor.
- Steep the tea: Allow the mixture to steep for about 5 minutes or until the tea reaches your preferred strength. After steeping, remove the tea bags carefully.
- Strain the tea: Pour the mixture through a sieve into a 1-gallon pitcher to strain out the raspberry solids. If you prefer a stronger raspberry flavor, you can skip this step and leave the raspberries in the tea.
- Mix and chill: Add the remaining cold water to the pitcher, filling it to the 1-gallon mark. Stir gently and chill the tea thoroughly in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense raspberry flavor, leave the crushed raspberries in the tea instead of straining them out.
- Adjust the number of tea bags for a lighter or stronger tea taste.
- Garnish with fresh mint sprigs or frozen raspberries for an attractive presentation.
- Serve over ice for a refreshing summer drink.
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