Description
Cherry Pie Iced Tea is a refreshing summer beverage that captures the delightful flavors of cherry pie in every sip. This vibrant drink combines sweet cherries, robust black tea, and a hint of lemon for a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or relaxing afternoons, it’s easy to make and can be customized with your favorite fruits or herbs. Enjoy it chilled over ice for a truly delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Pit the cherries and set them aside.
- Boil 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and steep the tea bags for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the sugar until dissolved while the tea is warm.
- Add the pitted cherries and lemon juice; stir well.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve chilled over ice, garnished with fresh cherries or mint leaves as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (240ml)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg