Ingredients for A Most Excellent Raspberry Iced Tea
- 6 cups water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons loose green tea leaves
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 2-4 lime slices
- 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped)
- peppercorn
- allspice berry
- star anise
- cinnamon stick
- 4 Earl Grey tea bags
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2-4 lemon slices
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How to Make A Most Excellent Raspberry Iced Tea
- In a 4-quart pot, combine 6 cups of water and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
- Add 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped) or 1 teaspoon of your favorite whole spice (e.g., cardamom, cinnamon).
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Remove from heat and immediately add 4 tablespoons of loose green tea leaves (or 4 Earl Grey tea bags).
- Cover the pot and let it steep for 60 minutes, allowing the tea to cool.
- Once somewhat cooled (but still warm), gently stir in 2 cups of fresh raspberries.
- Cover and let steep for another 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Using a potato masher or the back of a spoon, gently mash the raspberries to release their juice.
- Strain the tea mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a 2-quart pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid.
- Add 2-4 lemon or lime slices, if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled, before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
323g
Fat
0g
Carbs
31g
