Ingredients for Black Cherry Iced Tea
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup pitted black cherries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 star anise
- 4 black tea bags
- mint sprig
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How to Make Black Cherry Iced Tea
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.
- Add 1 cup pitted black cherries, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 2 star anise.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the cherries are very soft and almost falling apart.
- Remove from heat. Stir in 4 black tea bags (or 4 teaspoons loose leaf black tea). Let steep for 1 hour to cool completely.
- Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve, gently mashing the cherries against the sieve to extract as much flavor as possible.
- Discard the solids (cherries, star anise, and tea bags).
- Transfer the cooled tea to a pitcher. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for optimal flavor. Serve over ice.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
123g
Fat
0g
Carbs
10g
