Cherry Iced Tea
A refreshing and easy homemade cherry iced tea recipe that's perfect for a hot day. Made with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup frozen cherries
- 4 cups water
- 0.25 cup sugar or to taste
- 1 teabag black tea
- ice cubes for serving
- fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a saucepan, combine water and frozen cherries. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Add the sugar and tea bag. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Let steep for 5-10 minutes, or until desired tea strength is reached.
- Remove the tea bag. Strain the mixture to remove the cherries. Let the mixture cool completely.
- Serve the cherry iced tea over ice cubes. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
This recipe can be easily adjusted for sweetness. For a stronger cherry flavor, you can muddle some fresh cherries before adding them to the water.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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