Homemade Blueberry Iced Tea – Naturally Sweet, Antioxidant-Rich and Better Than Bottled
This Homemade Blueberry Iced Tea recipe uses real blueberries, lemon juice, and black tea for a refreshing and natural drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Steeping & Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Tea:
* 6–8 cups cold water (use 6 cups for 2-quart pitcher, 8 cups for 2.5-quart pitcher)
* 3–4 family-sized cold brew black tea bags (e.g., Luzianne)
For the Blueberry Syrup:
* 2 cups fresh blueberries, washed
* 2 cups water
* 1 cup sugar (granulated or cane)
* Juice of ½ lemon (fresh squeezed)
Instructions
Make Blueberry Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, 2 cups water, sugar, and lemon juice.
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low.
Simmer for 15 minutes until blueberries burst.
Strain syrup using a fine mesh strainer and let it cool in the fridge.
Steep the Tea
In a large 2.5-quart glass pitcher, add 6–8 cups of cold water and tea bags.
Let it steep for 5 minutes, then remove the bags.
Combine and Chill
Pour the cooled blueberry syrup into the tea. Stir until well mixed.
Serve over ice with optional garnish: lemon slices, mint leaves, or whole blueberries.
Notes
Storage Tips
Store in a glass pitcher in the refrigerator.
Best consumed within 3 days.
Shake or stir before serving to redistribute fruit syrup.
Recipe Notes
Use decaf tea bags for a caffeine-free version.
Frozen blueberries can be substituted but may yield a milder flavor.
Reduce sugar or swap with honey, agave, or stevia to make it low-sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Carbohydrates: 21g
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