Cherry Iced Tea: Your Go-To Refreshing Summer Drink!
Cherry Iced Tea is a refreshing summer drink that combines the sweetness of cherries with the invigorating taste of iced tea, perfect for hot days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 4 cups water
- 4 tea bags (black or green tea)
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Add the tea bags and let steep for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar until dissolved.
- Add the pitted cherries to the tea and let it cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, strain the mixture to remove the cherries.
- Refrigerate the tea until chilled.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a stronger cherry flavor, blend the pitted cherries before adding them to the tea.
- This drink can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar.