Cherry Iced Tea Recipe
A refreshing and flavorful Cherry Iced Tea featuring black tea steeped to perfection and sweetened with homemade cherry simple syrup. This delightful beverage is served chilled over ice, garnished with fresh cherries and a sprig of mint, perfect for a cooling treat on a warm day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Tea
- 2 teaspoons loose leaf black tea (or 2 black tea bags)
- ¾ cup water (freshly boiled)
Cherry Simple Syrup and Garnish
- 3-4 tablespoons cherry simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Fresh cherries (a few sliced, plus more for garnish)
- Sprig of mint (for garnish)
Instructions
- Steep black tea: Place 2 teaspoons of loose leaf black tea or 2 black tea bags in freshly boiled water (¾ cup). Let steep for 5 minutes to extract a rich and robust flavor.
- Chill black tea: After steeping, strain the tea leaves or remove the tea bags. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill thoroughly.
- Prepare the glass: In a glass, add 3-4 tablespoons of cherry simple syrup, a few sliced fresh cherries, and ice cubes to fill about half the glass.
- Assemble the drink: Pour the chilled black tea over the ice and cherry syrup mixture until the glass is full.
- Garnish and serve: Add a sprig of fresh mint and extra cherries as garnish. Stir gently to combine all flavors before enjoying your refreshing cherry iced tea.
Notes
- You can prepare the cherry simple syrup ahead of time by simmering cherries with sugar and water, then straining.
- Use freshly boiled water for steeping to extract the best flavor from black tea.
- Adjust the amount of cherry simple syrup to your taste preference for sweetness.
- For a stronger tea flavor, steep the tea slightly longer, but avoid bitterness.
- Serve immediately after assembling for optimal freshness and chill.
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