Raspberry Sweet Tea
4 quarts water, divided
1 cup sugar (or omit, depending on your taste)
8 individual tea bags (or 4 family sized)
1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed and undrained
3 tablespoons lime juice
In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat.
Add tea bags; steep for 5-8 minutes. Discard tea bags
In another saucepan bring raspberries and remaining water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
Strain and discard pulp.
Add raspberry juice and lime juice to the tea.
Tah-Dah!
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I wish I looked at this *before* went shopping. I might have to go back out for frozen berries. Wait, I think I have some! Yeah!
ReplyDeleteYummmmmy!!!! Thanks hun!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds fabulous :)
ReplyDeleteMy hubby would love this!
ReplyDeletei sure could have used a tall glass today. it was hot! looks so delish and easy!
ReplyDeleteblessings,
aimee
you have such varied recipes on this blog...yum yum yum.
ReplyDeletexrosey
Yummy! I love that you use real raspberries in it! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love raspberry iced tea, although I have never had it with real berries. I'm going to try this one I think - it looks totally delish. ;)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds delicious! Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteSherry
Anything that includes raspberries has my vote!
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