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Looking for refreshing summer drinks everyone will love? This raspberry iced tea is packed with fresh berry flavor and perfect for cookouts, garden parties, brunches, Memorial Day, Fourth of July celebrations, and Labor Day weekends.

Raspberry Iced Tea Recipe

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword iced tea, raspberry, tea party
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water divided
  • 4 family-size black tea bags
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Ice for serving
  • Fresh raspberries lemon slices, and mint for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  2. Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for 10 minutes.
  3. In a separate saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Simmer over medium heat until the raspberries soften and release their juices.
  4. Strain the raspberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove the seeds.
  5. Remove the tea bags and pour the tea into a large pitcher.
  6. Add the raspberry syrup, lemon juice, and remaining 2 cups of cold water. Stir well.
  7. Refrigerate until chilled.
  8. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh raspberries, lemon slices, and mint if desired.

Recipe Notes

Frozen raspberries work well if fresh raspberries are not available.
Adjust the sugar for a sweeter or less sweet tea.
Do not squeeze the tea bags after steeping or the tea may taste bitter.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.