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Homemade Blueberry Lemon Iced Tea

Homemade Blueberry Lemon Iced Tea for a Refreshing Summer Sip

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Enjoy a refreshing glass of Homemade Blueberry Lemon Iced Tea, perfect for summer sips and packed with health benefits.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 3 bags Black Tea Offers a robust flavor; steep them properly for the best taste.
  • 4 cups Filtered Water Forms the base of the iced tea.
For the Flavoring
  • 16 oz Frozen Blueberries Adds natural sweetness and fruity flavor.
  • ½ cup Fresh Lemon Juice Provides acidity and brightness.
  • ¾ cup Sugar Sweetens the iced tea; adjust to your taste.

Equipment

  • Pot
  • pitcher
  • measuring cups
  • Strainer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Boil the water by bringing 4 cups of filtered water to a vigorous boil in a medium-sized pot over high heat.
  2. Remove the pot from heat and add 3 black tea bags. Steep for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove tea bags and stir in ¾ cup of sugar while the tea is warm.
  4. Mix in ½ cup of fresh lemon juice and 16 oz of frozen blueberries to the sweetened tea.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a pitcher and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Serve by filling tall glasses with ice and pouring the chilled tea over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for later use.

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