Blueberry Mint Iced Tea
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Add some pizzazz to your summer! Blueberry mint iced tea is a refreshing take on plain iced tea with blueberry puree and mint simple syrup.
A drink like this epitomizes summer: fresh mint, flavorful blueberries, and icy cold tea. Iced tea is so refreshing on these very warm days that we have been having.
This iced tea starts with a mint simple syrup. If you have mint in your garden, this is a perfect use for it. Simple syrup is easy to make. It’s merely liquified sugar that stirs well into drinks, especially cold drinks. Don’t you hate it when you sweeten your iced tea and the sugar granules just sit on the bottom undissolved?
How To Make Blueberry Iced Tea
Make simple syrup. Simply stir together 1 cup of water with 1 cup of sugar in a small saucepan. Since we’re making mint simple syrup, add a cup of mint leaves. Cook until the sugar is dissolved, cool, and strain.
Tip: Make the simple syrup in advance. You can do this step up to a week ahead of time. Store the simple syrup in a glass jar in the fridge. It’s perfect for all sorts of refreshing summer drinks.
Make blueberry purée. Next, purée a cup of blueberries in your blender with a couple cups of water. Press the purée through a fine mesh strainer so you’re left with a beautiful bluish-purple juice.
Make iced tea (or buy it). You can make your own iced tea using cold brew teabags, regular teabags, or just buy a container of pre-made iced tea (unsweetened).
Combine and serve. When you’re ready to enjoy this beverage, stir the blueberry puree into the iced tea, along with mint simple syrup to taste, lots of ice, and enjoy! You can stir up a whole pitcher or make one drink at a time.
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Ingredients
For the Mint Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup loosely packed mint leaves, roughly chopped
For the Blueberry Purée
- 2 cups fresh blueberries, washed
- 8 oz. cold water
For the Iced Tea
- 32 oz. cold water
- 4 cold brew tea bags (or buy iced tea already made)
Instructions
Mint Simple Syrup
- Combine water, sugar, and mint in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Continue to boil for a 2 to 3 minutes until sugar is all dissolved.
- Remove from heat. When slightly cooled, pour through a strainer to remove the mint leaves.
- Refrigerate until ready to use. Unless you like your iced tea really sweet, you probably won't be using all of the simple syrup. Use leftover syrup for other cool summer drinks.
Blueberry Purée
- Meanwhile, purée 2 cups of blueberries with one cup water in a food processor.
- Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer.
Iced Tea
- Prepare the iced tea using 32 oz. (or more) of cold water and 4 (or more) cold brew tea bags. You can also make iced tea with regular tea bags if that's what you have. The cold brew type just speed things up a bit. If you prefer, buy a bottle of unsweetened iced tea.
- Mix the blueberry purée, iced tea, and mint simple syrup, to taste, with plenty of ice. Stir, taste, add more simple syrup as needed, and enjoy!
Notes
- Make ahead tip: The mint simple syrup can be made a week or more in advance. Store it in a clear glass jar in the fridge. Make the blueberry puree in the morning and refrigerate, as well as the iced tea. Mix it all together when you’re ready to serve.
- Substitute a bottle of pre-made unsweetened iced tea instead of brewing your own.
- Nutrition information is based on using all of the simple syrup.
Nutrition Information
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
Jessie says
I just ordered some blueberry tea last week. I’ve never had it. Yours looks great!
Geni says
What a gorgeous, delicious and refreshing drink for the sweltering days of summer. And what a fabulous way to use seasonal fruit.
Nelly Rodriguez says
Looks so refreshing!!!
Autumn @ Good Eats Girl says
This sounds awesome! And your pics are GREAT!!!
Vicki Bensinger says
I love iced tea and blueberries. In fact I’m sitting here drinking raspberry iced tea right now and had blueberries with my breakfast this morning so this combo sounds great and refreshing with that touch of mint. thanks for sharing.
mjskit says
Rachel – This looks delicious and perfect for the heat we’re having! Great idea!
Christina @ This Woman Cooks! says
Beautiful photos Rachel. I’d love a nice glass of iced tea. Blueberries are my favorite fruit!
I like your new look!
Mal @ The Chic Geek says
Sounds delicious and refreshing!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
I hvae some mint going crazy on my back porch right now…looks like some tea is in order :) Actually I am experimenting with teas this week too- so perfect timing!! :)
Baker Street says
So refreshing. Perfect for a summery afternoon. I could use a glass right now.
New header looks great Rachel!
mariscallahan@gmail.com says
I love the new header! This looks like the perfect summer refreshment!