Cherry Pie Iced Tea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

4 black tea bags (or 4 tsp loose black tea)

4 cups water

1 cup cherry juice (unsweetened or sweetened, your choice)

1 cup frozen or fresh pitted cherries

1–2 tbsp honey or sugar (adjust to taste)

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional, for pie flavor)

Ice cubes

Lemon slices or mint for garnish (optional)

 

Instructions:

1. Brew the tea:
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the tea bags and steep for 5–7 minutes. Remove tea bags and let it cool.

2. Sweeten & flavor:
While tea is warm, stir in honey/sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix well and let it chill.

3. Prepare the cherry base:
In a small saucepan, add the cherries and a few tablespoons of water. Simmer on low for 5 minutes until soft. Mash slightly to release juices, then let cool.

4. Combine:
In a large pitcher, combine cooled tea, cherry juice, and mashed cherry mixture (you can strain if you prefer no bits). Stir well and refrigerate until chilled.

5. Serve:
Fill glasses with ice, pour in the cherry pie iced tea, and garnish with lemon slices or mint.