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Blueberry Tea Lemonade

Delicious Blueberry Tea Lemonade for Your Summer Refreshment

A refreshing Blueberry Tea Lemonade, perfect for summer, combining blueberries, lemon, and black tea for a revitalizing drink.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Lemonade
  • 2 cups Fresh Blueberries You can substitute with strawberries or raspberries for different flavors.
  • 3 cups Water Essential for the tea and balancing ingredients.
  • 2 bags Black Tea Bags Feel free to use Earl Grey or green tea for a lighter flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Can be swapped with agave syrup or maple syrup.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Lime juice can be used for a citrus change.
  • as needed Ice Crushed ice adds a lovely presentation.
  • as needed Lemon Slices Optional for garnish.
  • as needed Fresh Mint Leaves Optional for garnish; basil can be used for a twist.

Equipment

  • high-powered blender
  • Medium saucepan
  • large pitcher
  • fine-mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a high-powered blender, blend 2 cups of fresh blueberries with 1 cup of water until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to extract the juice.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat, add 2 black tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
  3. In a large pitcher, combine the cooled brewed tea, blueberry puree, and 1/4 cup of lemon juice. Add 1/4 cup of honey, stirring until dissolved.
  4. Add 1 cup of cold water to the pitcher and stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness with more honey if desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Serve over ice in tall glasses, garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Blueberry Tea Lemonade is not just a drink; it's your go-to summer refreshment!

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