Earl Grey Raspberry Iced Tea (Printable Version)
Earl Grey, raspberries, lemon, honey, and mint blend for a refreshingly cool summer drink.
# Ingredients:
→ Tea Base
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4 cups water
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4 Earl Grey tea bags
→ Fruit and Sweeteners
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1 cup fresh raspberries (substitute frozen raspberries if needed)
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1/4 cup honey (adjust to taste)
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Juice of 1 lemon
→ Extras
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Ice cubes
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Fresh mint leaves for garnish
# Steps to Follow:
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Boil water and steep the Earl Grey tea bags for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags afterward.
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While the tea is warm, add fresh raspberries and honey. Mash the raspberries gently to release juices and blend with the honey. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
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Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and mix thoroughly.
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Pour the mixture into a pitcher and refrigerate for 1-2 hours until thoroughly chilled.
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Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the chilled tea over the ice, garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves, and serve.
# Additional Notes:
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For a stronger tea flavor, steep the tea bags longer before removing them.