Watermelon Iced Tea Recipe
Turn this favorite summer fruit into a refreshing drink with an iced watermelon tea! This iced tea is sweet, fruity tastes distinctly of watermelon, and is super simple to make!
Equipment
- Ecovibe Bamboo Fiber Straws Disposable Straws bamboo Fiber Degradable Disposable Straws（100 Pcs）
- Tall Glass Pitcher
- Mason Jars
Ingredients
- 1 cup watermelon puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 family sized tea bags
- 8 cups of water
Instructions
- 1. Start by making black tea. There are 2 great options for making iced tea
- Cold Brewing: Cold brew black tea by adding tea to a refrigerator-safe pitcher with a fitted lid and refrigerating for 12 hours before removing the tea bags. (I use a large mason jar with a lid.)
- Hot Brewing: This method only takes a few minutes to make, but does require a bit of time for the tea to completely cool. Bring water to a boil pour water over tea and allow to steep for 5-6 minutes. Remove tea bags being sure to squeeze out all the liquid back into the tea. Set prepared tea aside. (Once the tea is cool enough to handle, transfer it to a refrigerator-safe jar and finish chilling in the refrigerator.)
- 2. Next, cut up fresh ripe watermelon into fairly small cubes. Add watermelon and sugar to the blender and puree until smooth. You will not need to add any water to help with blending. (Optional: you can strain the watermelon to only leave the smooth watery liquid, or leave it as is. I personally do not strain the watermelon.)
- 3. Set aside watermelon puree until the tea has fully chilled.
- 4. Once the tea and watermelon are cool and you are ready to serve, mix together in a large pitcher. Serve over ice and enjoy!
Notes
- Add some zest with lemon or lime slices.
- Garnish and add a bit more flavor with a few springs of herbs for garnish and flavor such as mint, basil, or rosemary.
- Use in-season watermelon for the best sweet flavor.
- If you don’t like any texture in your tea, strain the watermelon puree before mixing it with the tea.
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