Cherry Iced Tea
Make cherry iced tea from scratch using black tea, real cherries and homemade cherry syrup. The flavours are brisk, fresh and slightly tart. It's a hit on hot days, especially during cherry season!
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea or 2 black tea bags
- ¾ cup water freshly boiled
- 3-4 tablespoons cherry simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Fresh cherries and sprig of mint for garnish
Instructions
- Steep black tea (tea bags or loose leaf) in freshly boiled water for 5 minutes.
- Strain the loose leaf tea or remove the tea bags after steeping. Allow the tea to cool then cover and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour. You can make the homemade cherry simple syrup during this wait.
To assemble the cherry iced tea:
- In a glass, add cherry simple syrup, a few sliced cherries and ice cubes.
- Fill the glass with the chilled black tea. If desired, garnish with a sprig of mint and more cherries. Stir to combine before serving or enjoying!
Notes
Make cherry simple syrup at home! Get the recipe on the blog here.
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