Description
Refreshing Cold Brewed Iced Tea with Fresh Fruit and Herbs is the perfect summer beverage for any occasion. This vibrant drink combines the soothing qualities of cold brewed tea with the bright flavors of fresh fruits and aromatic herbs. It’s incredibly easy to make, requiring no boiling, and can be customized to suit your taste. Whether you’re hosting a summer picnic or enjoying a relaxing afternoon at home, this iced tea will keep you refreshed and satisfied. Plus, it’s a healthier alternative to sugary store-bought drinks! Prepare it ahead of time and relish in the delightful infusion of flavors whenever you need a cool drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups room temperature water
- 2 tea bags (black, green, or herbal)
- Assorted fresh fruits (citrus slices, berries, peach slices)
- Fresh herbs (mint leaves, basil leaves)
- Optional sweetener: simple syrup or honey
Instructions
- In a mason jar, combine water and tea bags. Let steep for 1 hour at room temperature.
- Add your choice of fruits and herbs to the jar. Cover and refrigerate for 12–24 hours.
- For sweetening: Prepare simple syrup by dissolving sugar in heated water, or mix honey with hot water until dissolved.
- Remove tea bags from the jar and sweeten to taste using your preferred method.
- Serve over ice and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Cold Brew
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg