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Berry Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe

A refreshing iced hibiscus tea infused with sweetened berry syrup
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 Bags hibiscus tea or ¼ cup loose leaf tea
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups frozen berries
  • 4 ½ cups water
  • 2 cups ice

Instructions

Making the Berry Syrup

  • In a small sauce pan, combine half of a cup of water, 2 cups of frozen berries, and 1 cup of granulated sugar.
  • Heat the sauce pan on medium and bring the berries up to a boil. Reduce the heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Remove the sauce pan from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
  • Once the berry syrup has cooled, use a blender to liquify the berry syrup removing all large pieces.
  • Pour the syrup through a strainer so it is completely smooth and all seeds are removed.

Making the Tea

  • In a medium pot or tea kettle, heat 4 cups pf water and bring it to a boil.
  • Add the tea bags and submerge them completely. Remove the pot from the stove and allow the tea bags to steep for 10-15 minutes.
  • Pour the tea into a large serving pitcher. Add in the berry syrup and stir. Add in 2 cups of ice and out the pitcher in the refrigerator to chill.
  • Serve berry hibiscus iced tea in a tall glass full of ice and garnish with a lemon slice or fresh berries.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g