Iced Blueberry Green Tea Recipe
On hot days, I always crave something cold and fresh. This Iced Blueberry Green Tea Recipe is my favorite drink. It is light, fruity and very refreshing.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 green tea bags
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Extra blueberries and mint for garnish
Instructions
Boil the Water
- Pour four cups of water into a saucepan. Heat until it starts to boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat. Let it cool for one minute before adding tea bags.
Brew the Green Tea
- Add green tea bags to the hot water. Let them steep for 3 to 4 minutes. Do not over-steep. Remove tea bags and set tea aside to cool.
Cook the Blueberries
- In another small pan, add blueberries and two tablespoons of water. Cook on medium heat. Stir gently until berries soften and release juice.
Sweeten the Blueberry Mixture
- Add honey or sugar to the blueberries. Stir well. Let it simmer for 3 minutes. The mixture will look thick and syrupy.
Strain the Syrup
- Pour the blueberry mixture through a fine strainer. Press gently with a spoon. This removes skins and gives smooth syrup.
Mix Tea and Syrup
- Pour the blueberry syrup into the cooled green tea. Add lemon juice. Stir well to combine flavors evenly.
Chill the Drink
- Place the pitcher in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Chilling helps the flavors blend nicely.
Serve Over Ice
- Fill tall glasses with ice cubes. Pour the iced blueberry green tea over ice. Garnish with fresh blueberries and mint leaves.
Notes
- Use frozen blueberries if fresh are not available.
- Add sparkling water for a fizzy version.
- Replace honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Add sliced strawberries for mixed berry flavor.
- Brew tea slightly stronger if adding more ice.
- Taste before chilling and adjust sweetness.