Description

This homemade Blueberry Iced Tea is so refreshing and made with fresh blueberries. It puts all store-bought teas to shame! The sweet blueberry syrup mixed with bold brewed tea creates a delicious summer beverage perfect for sipping on the porch or sharing at your next BBQ.

Ingredients

6–8 cups water (use 6 cups for a 2-quart pitcher, and 8 cups for a 2.5-quart pitcher)

3–4 family size cold brew tea bags (use 4 for a stronger tea flavor)

Blueberry Syrup:

2 cups fresh blueberries, washed

2 cups water

1 cup sugar (granulated or cane)

Juice from 1/2 lemon

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Instructions

To a small saucepan, add the washed blueberries, 2 cups of water, sugar, and fresh squeezed lemon juice. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Once the mixture is at a rolling boil, reduce heat to medium-low and allow it to simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove blueberry syrup from the heat. Strain syrup into a measuring cup and refrigerate while steeping the tea. Discard the blueberry pulp.
Fill glass pitcher with 6 to 8 cups of cold water and add the cold brew tea bags. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
Add the slightly cooled blueberry syrup to the tea and stir until well combined.
Pour the Blueberry Iced Tea into glasses filled with ice and serve.

Notes

STORING INFORMATION: Refrigerate in a glass pitcher for up to 3 days, or until the tea begins to taste bitter.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Method: Stovetop, Cold Brew
Cuisine: American