Description
Cherry Iced Tea is a refreshing summer beverage that beautifully blends the sweet-tart essence of fresh cherries with rich black tea. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or cozy afternoons at home, this vibrant drink not only quenches your thirst but also evokes nostalgic memories of sunny days. With its alluring color and delightful flavor, Cherry Iced Tea is sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups filtered water
- 4–6 black tea bags
- 1 cup fresh pitted cherries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of filtered water in a saucepan.
- Remove from heat and steep the tea bags in the boiling water for 5-7 minutes.
- While steeping, pit and halve the cherries (muddle them slightly for more juice).
- After removing the tea bags, stir in sugar until dissolved, then add the cherries.
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least one hour.
- Serve over ice and garnish with additional cherry halves or mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Use ripe cherries for maximum sweetness.- Swap black tea for green or herbal varieties to create unique flavor profiles.- Add a splash of sparkling water before serving for a fizzy twist.