A Most Excellent Raspberry Iced Tea Recipe

Name: A Most Excellent Raspberry Iced Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts cold water; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup loose green tea leaves; 2 cups fresh raspberries; OTHER ADDITIONS; 1 limes or 1 lemon, sliced thinly; 1 vanilla bean, halved & scraped; 1 tablespoon peppercorn; 1 tablespoon allspice berry; 1 whole star anise; 1 cinnamon stick

Servings: persons

2 quarts cold water
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup loose green tea leaves
2 cups fresh raspberries
OTHER ADDITIONS
1 limes or 1 lemon, sliced thinly
1 vanilla bean, halved & scraped
1 tablespoon peppercorn
1 tablespoon allspice berry
1 whole star anise
1 cinnamon stick

1
In a 4qt pot, combine water & sugar. This is the time to add a vanilla bean or your whole spice of choice. Bring to a boil.
2
Turn off heat & add tea leaves. Cover & let stand to steep & cool an hour or so.
3
When somewhat cooled, add fresh raspberries. Continue to let steep/cool a couple more hours.
4
Mash raspberries to be sure all juice is extracted. Pour through a fine mesh strainer, pushing on solids to get all the liquid, into a 2qt. pitcher. Add lemon or lime slices, if desired.
5
Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts cold water, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup loose green tea leaves, 2 cups fresh raspberries, and more.

Yes, A Most Excellent Raspberry Iced Tea falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

A Most Excellent Raspberry Iced Tea

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