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raspberry iced tea in glass with lemon slices, fresh raspberries, and straw

How to Make Raspberry Iced Tea at Home From Scratch

Courtney
With only 4 ingredients, you can make this raspberry iced tea at home with ingredients you most likely already have on hand. This fruity and brightly colored tea is perfect for a single-serve or makes an entire pitcher that will last for several days. It is also the perfect iced tea for entertaining! 
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 20 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Black Tea
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Cups
Calories 58 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Recipe of Raspberry Syrup about 2 cups
  • 8 Black Tea bags I use Lipton
  • 8 Cups Water
  • Lemon Slices optional

Instructions
 

  • In a pot pour 8 cups of water and bring to a boil.
  • Turn off heat and place tea bags in boiling water. (remove any paper labels from the ends)
  • Steep tea for 6 minutes.
  • Remove tea bags squeezing out any liquid.
  • When cool enough to handle, pour into a jar with fitted lid.
  • Stir in the recipe of raspberry syrup. 
  • Stir until combined.
  • Refrigerate Raspberry Tea until completely cooled.
  • Serve over ice with lemon slices.

Notes

MAKE RASPBERRY SYRUP

INGREDIENTS:

  • 6 oz Raspberries
  • 2/3 Cup Sugar
  • 2 Cups Water

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Pour 2 cups of water into a pot.
  2. Stir in sugar
  3. Add raspberries
  4. Bring to a boil stirring occasionally
  5. After the mixture comes to a boil, gently mash down raspberries and allow to simmer for 6-10 minutes on low.
  6. Strain out raspberry solids.
  7. When cool enough, pour into 1 quart Mason Jar

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Keyword Raspberry Iced Tea