Cherry Iced Tea
A refreshing cherry-infused iced tea with a tangy twist of lemon, perfect for hot summer days or any occasion. It’s naturally sweetened and packed with fresh fruit flavor.
Ingredients
- 6 cups water divided: 4 for tea, 2 for cherry infusion
- 4 black tea bags regular or decaf
- 2 cups fresh cherries pitted and halved
- 0.25 –0.5 cup sugar or honey adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- Ice cubes for serving
- Fresh cherries optional, for garnish
- Lemon slices optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and pit cherries. Cut in half.
- Bring 4 cups water to a simmer, remove from heat, and steep tea bags for 5–7 minutes.
- Discard tea bags.
- In another saucepan, combine cherries, 2 cups water, and sweetener.
- Simmer 10–15 minutes.
- Strain cherry mixture into a pitcher, pressing fruit to extract juice.
- Add brewed tea and lemon juice to pitcher. Stir.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/cherry-iced-tea/
Notes
- Sweetness: Adjust the sweetness of your iced tea by adding more or less sugar/honey according to your taste preference.
- Infusion Time: If you prefer a stronger cherry flavor, let the cherry mixture simmer a little longer to intensify the flavor.