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blueberry iced tea

Blueberry Iced Tea

Courtney
This simple blueberry tea is sweet, fruity, and just plain refreshing! You can make a single cup or entire pitcher to enjoy with a crowd. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Black Tea
Cuisine tea
Servings 9 Cups
Calories 573 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Black Tea Bags I used Lipton
  • 6 Cups Water
  • 3/4 Cups Blueberry Syrup
  • Ice

Instructions
 

  • Bring 6 Cups of Water to a boil. (195 degrees F)
  • Turn off heat and add 6 tea bags.
  • Cover and steep for 6 minutes. 
  • Remove the tea bags and squeeze remaining liquid from them using a tea bag stainer.
  • Allow tea to cool.
  • When cool enough to handle, transfer to a 1 quart mason jar. 
  • Stir in blueberry syrup.
  • Refrigerate until completely cold.
  • Serve over ice.
  • Garnish with blueberries, lemon, or mint. (or use all three)

Notes

How to Make Blueberry Syrup
Ingredients
2 Cups Fresh Blueberries 
1 Cup of Sugar
2 Cup of Water
Instructions
  1. Place blueberries, sugar, and water into a medium pot on stovetop.
  2. Turn heat on low.
  3. Stirring occasionally, cook until all blueberries pop and sugar is fully dissolved. 
  4. Turn off heat and allow the mixture to cool down.
  5. Strain out blueberry solids. (I usually strain straight into a canning jar to store.)
  6. Refrigerate.
  7. Once syrup is cool it is ready to add to tea.

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