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Refreshing Raspberry Iced Tea Lemonade

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A quick and easy homemade summer drink combining the tartness of lemonade with the sweetness of raspberry iced tea for a refreshing and guilt-free beverage.

Ingredients

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  • 4 black tea bags (preferably Assam)
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste, or substitute with honey or agave syrup)
  • 5 cups water (3 cups boiling for brewing tea, 2 cups cold for dilution)
  • Ice cubes (plenty)
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional, a few sprigs)
  • Lemon slices (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bring 3 cups (720 ml) of water to a boil. Pour over the 4 tea bags in a heatproof pitcher. Let steep for 5-7 minutes depending on desired strength. Remove tea bags gently, squeezing out a little liquid.
  2. Place 1 cup of fresh raspberries into a bowl and gently crush them with a spoon or muddler to release juice but keep some texture (about 2 minutes).
  3. While the tea is still warm, stir in 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar until fully dissolved. Alternatively, add sweetener after tea cools if preferred.
  4. Add 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice to the tea and stir well to combine.
  5. Pour the mashed raspberries and their juice into the sweetened lemon tea. Stir thoroughly, then strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean pitcher to remove seeds and pulp, pressing gently to extract maximum flavor.
  6. Stir in 2 cups (480 ml) cold water to dilute and cool the mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and let flavors meld.
  7. Serve over plenty of ice cubes. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Add lemon juice before sweetening to avoid over-sourness. Do not over-steep tea to prevent bitterness. Strain raspberry mixture to avoid seeds. Chill for at least 1 hour for best flavor. Adjust sugar and lemon to taste after chilling. For a fizzy version, mix half the tea lemonade with sparkling water before serving.

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