Description
Cherry Iced Tea is the perfect summer refreshment, combining the sweet-tart flavor of ripe cherries with the robust essence of black tea. This vibrant beverage not only cools you down but also brightens up any gathering with its stunning color and delightful taste. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a quiet afternoon, this Cherry Iced Tea is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 4 black tea bags
- 1/4 cup sugar (or to taste)
- 4 cups filtered water
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of filtered water in a pot until it reaches a rolling boil. Remove from heat and steep the tea bags for 5 minutes.
- While the tea is steeping, pit and mash the cherries in a bowl to release their juices.
- After steeping, remove tea bags and stir in sugar while warm. Add mashed cherries along with their juices.
- Let the mixture cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg