Raspberry Iced Tea

By Nanasjoy

Ingredients

• 4 bags black tea-Darjeeling or Orange Pekoe
• 2 cups raspberries (fresh or thawed)
• 1/2 cup sugar

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

In large heatproof measure or bowl, steep tea in 8 cups boiling water for 4 minutes. Discard bags.

Meanwhile, in large saucepan, bring raspberries, sugar and 1 cup water to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring, until raspberries break up. Add to tea; let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.

Strain through cheesecloth-lined sieve into pitcher, pressing solids only gently so beverage remains clear. Serve with ice cubes.

Additional Information

Variation
Raspberry Iced Green Tea: Replace black tea bags with 5 green tea bags; steep for 5 minutes.

Nice Ice
Freeze fruit juice (such as lemonade, orange or pomegranate) in ice cube tray. Store in freezer bags.

Freeze fruit (such as blueberries, raspberries, citrus slices) in ice cube trays half-filled with water. Top with more water and freeze again. Store in freezer bags.

Freeze herbs (such as mint leaves and rosemary or thyme flowers) by placing leaf or sprig in ice cube trays half-filled with water. Top with more water and freeze again. Store in freezer bags.