Blueberry Tea Lemonade – A Must-Try Recipe! Recipe
A refreshing and flavorful Blueberry Tea Lemonade recipe combining brewed tea, fresh blueberries, lemon juice, and honey for a perfect summer beverage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 black or green tea bags or 1 tablespoon loose leaf tea
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2-3 tablespoons honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
Garnish
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
- Lemon slices (optional)
- Extra blueberries (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the Water: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.
- Brew the Tea: Remove the pot from heat and add the tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5 minutes to allow a strong flavor. Remove the tea bags or strain loose leaf tea and allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the Blueberry Mixture: While the tea cools, combine the blueberries, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Gently mash the blueberries with a fork or muddler to release their juices.
- Sweeten the Tea: Stir honey or sugar into the warm tea until fully dissolved. Adjust sweetness according to your taste preference.
- Combine the Tea and Blueberry Mixture: Once the tea is cool, add the blueberry-lemon mixture into the tea and stir well to combine.
- Chill the Tea: Refrigerate the mixture until thoroughly chilled, about 1 hour, or serve immediately over ice cubes for a refreshing drink.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled Blueberry Tea Lemonade over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, lemon slices, and extra blueberries if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and flavorful blueberry iced tea lemonade.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries depending on availability; frozen blueberries add extra color and flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more or less honey or sugar.
- For a stronger tea flavor, steep the tea for up to 5 minutes but avoid over-steeping to prevent bitterness.
- Serve immediately over ice for a quick chilled drink or refrigerate for at least 1 hour for best cooling effect.
- Garnish with mint, lemon slices, and blueberries to enhance presentation and flavor.
