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Homemade Raspberry Iced Tea: A Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe
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Homemade Raspberry Iced Tea

Refresh your summer with this homemade raspberry iced tea, which perfectly balances the robust, bold flavor of black tea with the sweet, tart profile of fresh raspberry syrup. This method avoids bitterness by using a precise steeping technique, resulting in a cafe-quality beverage that is both vibrant and clear. Free of artificial colors and perfectly sweetened, it is an ideal thirst-quencher for sunny afternoons and gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Starbucks Copycat Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10-12 Black tea bags
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 1 1/2 cups raspberry syrup
  • Fresh raspberries for garnish
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Method
 

  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan.
  2. Remove from heat and add the bundled tea bags.
  3. Steep for exactly 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags and discard.
  4. Pour the concentrated tea into a large glass pitcher.
  5. Stir in the 3 cups of cold water to dilute.
  6. Mix in the raspberry syrup until combined.
  7. Chill the tea in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes before serving over ice.
  8. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint if desired.

Notes

Ensure you remove the tea bags promptly at the 5-minute mark to prevent the release of tannins, which can cause bitterness. You can make your own raspberry syrup by simmering fresh raspberries, sugar, and water, then straining the mixture before cooling. To keep the tea clear, ensure you do not squeeze the tea bags when removing them from the pot.