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Home-Brewed, Mixed Berry Iced Tea

Tis the Season… for sitting outside on the deck, patio or poolside in the summertime weather with a delicious glass of Home-Brewed, Mixed Berry Iced Tea!

About 8 years ago, I gave up all soda/pop for lent…and never went back. I don’t miss it at all. Ever since – my cold, non-alcoholic beverage of choice is a tall glass of flavored iced tea. I do admit to liking many of the no-sugar or diet iced teas you can buy at the supermarket, but they are greatly overpriced and lack any punch of flavor!

Brewing Tea may seem simple, but it can be tricky. I will share the method I use for creating that perfect glass of Home-Brewed, Mixed Berry Iced Tea.

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Home-Brewed, Mixed Berry Iced Tea

This recipe will make a double batch of tea or 2 – 64oz pitchers/bottles
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Home-Brewed, Iced Tea, Mixed Berry Tea
Servings: 16 cups

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Large Kitchen Funnel
  • 2 – 64 oz glass mixing bowls
  • Mesh Tea Ball

Ingredients

  • 8 Raspberry Zinger Tea Bags (Celestial Seasonings)
  • 1 Large Mesh Tea Ball filled with Loose-Leaf, Strawberry Flavor, Black Tea (Harrods or sub any other available brand)
  • 128 Oz Water
  • 4 Oz Stevia (Sugar Substitute) Optional

Instructions

  • Fill an 8-cup glass measuring bowl with water (covered with a paper towel) and bring to a boil in the microwave. Set the timer for 8 minutes.
  • Remove the bowl of boiling water with pot holders and place it on the counter.
  • Immediately steep some Berry Flavored Teas together in the boiling water for no more than 6 minutes to avoid a bitter taste. I like to use a combination of 2 Tea flavors; 1) Loose Leaf Strawberry Flavor Black Tea – in a large mesh Tea Ball and 2) Raspberry Zinger Tea – 8 premeasured Bags.
  • Remove the Tea Bags and Mesh Ball promptly from the water after 6 minutes (to avoid a bitter taste).
  • Use another 8-Cup bowl to transfer half of the flavored hot tea.
  • If you want to sweeten the tea, now is the time. Add 2 oz (4 Tablespoons) of sugar or stevia to each of the 2 bowls. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Add 4 more cups of cool water to each of the 2 tea bowls, to completely fill them. Let them cool.
  • To avoid spillage/waste, use a 16 oz measuring cup and plastic kitchen funnel to pour the tea into plastic storage bottles. Keep them chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Pour your sweetened Mixed Berry Tea over ice cubes and EnJOY!

REDUCE…REUSE…RECYCLE

  • Plan ahead. Clean and save any plastic OJ, Tea, or Beverage bottles with a wide-mouth opening. They work great and are an economical way to store your Home-Brewed Tea in the refrigerator.

Be Bold – Experiment with Other Flavored Teas

  • Peach and Mango pair really well and are another one of my favorite flavor combinations. I would love to hear what flavored teas you like. Leave me a comment and let me know.