Cherry Lemon Tea
Instead of making traditional and well-loved Southern Sweet Tea, cool down this summer with naturally sweetened Cherry Lemon Tea! Made with a handful of readily available ingredients, including cherries, this flavored tea takes little hands-on time and stores beautifully in the refrigerator for days. It results in a bright, slightly sweet-tart iced tea recipe is the perfect refreshment to sip on a hot summer's day!
Servings 6 cups
Calories 31kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups water (8 oz.)
- 2 cups frozen or fresh cherries pitted, 16 oz.
- 3 black tea bags
- 3 tablespoons agave nectar
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan.
- Add the cherries and the tea bags. Measure in the agave nectar, and stir until dissolved into the mixture.
- Steep for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Strain the tea, and transfer to a pitcher.
- Pour in the lemon juice.
- Chill in the refrigerator, and enjoy cold!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Sodium: 12mg | Sugar: 6g
