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Watermelon Iced Tea Recipe

Delicious Watermelon Iced Tea Recipe for a Refreshing Summer

This Watermelon Iced Tea Recipe is a refreshing summer drink that combines the sweetness of watermelon with rich tea flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Chilling Time 12 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 4 bags Black Tea Bags Traditional base for a rich flavor; swap for rooibos tea for a caffeine-free option.
  • 8 cups Filtered Water Essential for brewing; use filtered water for the best taste.
For the Watermelon Puree
  • 4 cups Watermelon Puree Adds the sweet, fruity backbone; use fresh, in-season watermelon for the most flavor.
  • 1 cup Sugar Sweetens the tea to your taste; consider honey, coconut sugar, or stevia as healthier alternatives.
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 cup Fresh Herbs Mint or basil make refreshing additions.
  • 1 cup Citrus Slices Lemon or lime slices brighten the drink.

Equipment

  • blender
  • pitcher
  • Fine Mesh Sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. For the Watermelon Iced Tea, choose between the cold brew or hot brew method. For cold brew, place 8 cups of filtered water in a refrigerator-safe pitcher and add 4 black tea bags. Seal and chill in the fridge for 12 hours, allowing the tea to infuse.
  2. While your tea is brewing, prepare the watermelon puree. Cut your fresh, ripe watermelon into small cubes and place them in a blender. Blend the cubes until smooth.
  3. Once your tea is fully brewed and chilled or cooled, it’s time to combine the ingredients. In a large pitcher, pour in the chilled tea and add the watermelon puree. Stir gently to mix the flavors together.
  4. To serve your Watermelon Iced Tea, fill tall glasses or mason jars with ice. Pour the freshly combined tea over the ice, allowing it to cascade beautifully. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 22gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure both the tea and watermelon puree are thoroughly chilled before combining to maintain that refreshing taste.

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