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Blueberry Iced Tea

Blueberry Iced Tea

This homemade Blueberry Iced Tea is refreshing and made with fresh blueberries.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Beverage
Servings 10 cups
Calories 97 kcal

Equipment

  • glass pitcher
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

Tea Base

  • 6 - 8 cups water (use 6 cups for a 2 quart pitcher, and 8 cups for a 2.5 quart pitcher)
  • 3 - 4 bags cold brew tea bags family size, Luzianne (use 4 for a stronger tea flavor)

Blueberry Syrup

  • 2 cups blueberries fresh, washed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar granulated or cane

Instructions
 

Making the Blueberry Syrup

  • To a small saucepan, add the washed blueberries, 2 cups of water, sugar, and fresh squeezed lemon juice. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Once the mixture is at a rolling boil, reduce heat to medium-low and allow it to simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove blueberry syrup from the heat. Strain syrup into a measuring cup and refrigerate while steeping the tea. Discard the blueberry pulp.

Brewing the Tea

  • Fill glass pitcher with 6 to 8 cups of cold water and add the cold brew tea bags. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
  • Add the slightly cooled blueberry syrup to the tea and stir until well combined.
  • Pour the Blueberry Iced Tea into glasses filled with ice and serve.

Notes

Refrigerate in glass pitcher for 3 days or until bitter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 97kcal
Keyword beverage, blueberries, Blueberry Iced Tea, homemade tea, iced tea, refreshing drink
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