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Blackcurrant tea served in a glass
Refreshing homemade blackcurrant tea for summer days

Iced Blackcurrant Tea with Honey

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
Blackcurrant's characteristic deep flavor and black tea's tannins create a pairing that both invigorates and refreshes. This isn't store-bought flavored tea: real fruit puree gives body and soul to the drink. Best served ice cold in summer, with currant tartness quenching thirst perfectly.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 125 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Kettle
  • Blender
  • Heatproof Pitcher
  • Sieve

Allergen Information

⚠️ Honey

Instructions

1 ✓

Boil water, then let stand 1-2 minutes to cool to approx 200°F. Steep tea bags for 3-5 minutes.

Tip: Timing is key: caffeine releases in 3 minutes (stimulating), after 5 minutes tannins release (calming but bitter).
2 ✓

Remove bags and let tea cool to lukewarm.

Tip: Pouring hot liquid over fruit can cook it, resulting in flavor loss.
3 ✓

Blend washed blackcurrants into a puree.

Tip: If very thick, add a splash of tea to help the blender.
4 ✓

Mix currant puree and honey into lukewarm tea. Stir until honey dissolves.

Tip: Honey's sweetness nicely rounds out the tartness of currants and tea.
5 ✓

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let flavors meld and get ice cold.

Tip: If in a rush, use more ice but make stronger tea (less water) so melting ice doesn't dilute it too much.
6 ✓

Serve in ice-filled glasses garnished with fresh mint.

Tip: Strain before serving if seeds/skins bother you.

Recipe FAQ

The tea became too bitter.
You likely steeped the black tea too long or water was too hot. Steep black tea in max 195-200°F water for 3-5 minutes.
I don't have fresh currants.
Frozen currants are perfect, even easier to puree if slightly thawed.

Ingredients

  • 5 oz Blackcurrants (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 pcs Quality Black Tea Bags (or 1 tsp loose leaf)
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 bowl Ice Cubes
  • 5 leaves Fresh Mint