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Blueberry iced tea in a glass
Refreshing homemade blueberry iced tea for summer

Fresh Blueberry Iced Tea

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
This recipe ditches sugary store-bought mixes for real fruit. The tannins in black tea provide the backbone, while blueberry acidity and honey sweetness create balance. Lemon juice plays a dual role: flavoring and stabilizing the blueberry's purple color, which can turn grey in alkaline water.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 95 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Kettle
  • Heatproof Pitcher
  • Immersion blender or fork
  • Fine strainer

Instructions

1 ✓

Boil water and pour over tea bags. Steep 3-5 minutes depending on desired strength. Remove bags.

Tip: Don't over-steep, or black tea becomes astringent.
2 ✓

Stir honey into hot tea, then set aside to cool.

Tip: Honey dissolves best in heat.
3 ✓

Place blueberries in a bowl with a splash of water and blend (or crush with fork).

Tip: Crushing fruit releases cells' juices into the tea.
4 ✓

Pour berry purée and lemon juice into the lukewarm tea. Stir and let sit 10 minutes.

Tip: Resting lets flavors meld. Strain through fine mesh now if you dislike skins.
5 ✓

Pour over ice, garnish with whole berries and mint.

Tip: Add mint at the very end to keep it fresh and green.

Recipe FAQ

Why is it cloudy?
The 'cream down' effect: if hot tea cools too fast, caffeine and tannins bind. Let cool to room temp before icing.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Blueberries (plus extra for garnish)
  • 2 bags Black Tea (Earl Grey or English Breakfast)
  • 4 tbsp Honey
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 whole Lemon (juiced)
  • 1 bunch Fresh Mint
  • 2 cups Ice Cubes