Description
A refreshing drink perfect for summer, balancing sweet and tart flavors with cherries and tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 tea bags (black tea or green tea)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjustable)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by bringing 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Rinse your cherries if using fresh ones, then pit and slice them in half.
- Once the water reaches a boil, remove it from heat and add in the tea bags. Let steep for about 5 minutes.
- After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar while the tea is still warm.
- Next, add the pitted cherries and lemon juice to the tea. Stir well and let cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, transfer the mixture to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled cherry iced tea over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
For a caffeine-free version, use herbal tea bags. Adjust the sweetness by substituting sugar with honey or a sugar alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg