Description
This refreshing Antioxidant Blueberry-Lemon Green Tea is a fruity, invigorating beverage loaded with health benefits. Bursting with antioxidant-rich blueberries, tart lemon juice, and green tea, it’s a perfect drink for warm days or as a wellness boost any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces frozen blueberries – Or substitute with 2 cups of blueberry juice. Adds natural sweetness and a vibrant purple hue.
- 1 cup water – For simmering the blueberries and creating a concentrated blueberry juice.
- 3/4 cup organic raw sugar – Adjust to taste for the right balance of sweetness.
- 1/2 cup lemon juice – Freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a bright, tart contrast to the sweet berries.
- 6 cups strong green tea – Brewed and chilled. Offers earthy flavor and powerful antioxidants.
Optional Add-Ons:
- Mint Leaves – For a cooling, herbal touch.
- Sliced Lemons – A colorful, flavorful garnish.
- Sparkling Water – For a bubbly, refreshing twist.
Instructions
- Simmer the blueberries: In a medium saucepan, combine the frozen blueberries with 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the berries burst and release their juice.
- Strain and sweeten: Pour the blueberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a heat-safe bowl or pitcher. Press with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Stir in the raw sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add lemon juice: Mix in the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the blueberry syrup.
- Combine with tea: In a large pitcher, combine the blueberry-lemon mixture with 6 cups of chilled green tea. Stir well to mix.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the tea for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld. Serve over ice with optional mint leaves and lemon slices. For a sparkling version, add chilled sparkling water just before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less sugar.
- For convenience, you can use pre-brewed green tea or tea bags (about 4–6 bags for 6 cups of water).
- Try freezing leftover tea into ice cubes for a fun twist that won’t dilute your drink!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blueberry lemon tea, antioxidant green tea, healthy iced tea, summer beverage, detox drink