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Berry Iced Tea

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Sam Jones/Quinn Brein
Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
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Makes 1 to 8 servings.
Category
Beverages
Fruit
Course
Breakfast & Brunches
Other
Preparation Method
No Cook
Sources
Yankee Magazine

Nothing beats this Berry Iced Tea on a hot, humid day. It’s the perfect way to quench your thirst during berry season. Feel free to experiment with different berries!

For One Serving

Ingredients
1/3 cup berries, crushed
3/4 cup warm strong tea
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
ice cubes or cubes of frozen juice
fresh berries, for garnish
sprig of mint, for garnish

Instructions

Put crushed berries into a tall glass. Add tea, sugar, and lemon juice; stir to dissolve sugar. Add ice cubes and serve garnished with fresh fruit or a sprig of mint.

For Several Servings

Ingredients
2 cups berries, crushed
6 cups warm strong tea
1 cup sugar
1 cup lemon juice
ice cubes or cubes of frozen juice
fresh berries, for garnish
sprigs of mint, for garnish

Instructions

Put crushed berries into a large pitcher. Add tea, sugar, and lemon juice; stir to dissolve sugar. Add ice cubes and serve garnished with fresh fruit or a sprig of mint.

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Comments

<span>A Rockwell</span> Sun, 07/25/2021 - 11:09
Watermelon Teas i excellent we used to make Watermelon juice in the south; puree watermelon add to water;
<span>Wayne</span> Mon, 06/18/2018 - 02:42
None of the pictures of the meals, drinks, or desserts look anything like the actual item, they have been embellished to a ridiculous extent. Don't expect your finished product to look anything like what you see.
<span>Sharon Brown</span> Tue, 05/17/2022 - 20:55
I believe it depends on what you're making. I have had some recipes come out like the pictures and others that did not (that rascally PhotoShop!). I am most concerned about the taste. Some of my worse-looking creations tasted the best!