Name: Herbal Fruity Iced Tea
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: raspberries for ice cubes; fresh mint leaves for ice cubes; fresh basil leaves for ice cubes; lemon thinly sliced pieces for ice cubes; cucumber thinly sliced for ice cubes; 24 oz boiling water divided; 2 peach black tea bags or black tea bags; 2 citrus green tea bags or green tea bags; filtered water for freezing ice cubes

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Overview

Prep10 min

Cook5 min

Total15 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

raspberriesfor ice cubes fresh mint leavesfor ice cubes fresh basil leavesfor ice cubes lemonthinly sliced pieces for ice cubes cucumberthinly sliced for ice cubes24 oz boiling waterdivided2 peach black tea bagsor black tea bags2 citrus green tea bagsor green tea bags filtered waterfor freezing ice cubes

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Equipment

Ice cube tray
Two pitchers or heatproof jars
Tall glasses
Kettle

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Method

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Freeze fancy ice

Place raspberries, mint, basil, lemon pieces, and cucumber slices into an ice cube tray. Fill with filtered water and freeze overnight.

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Steep two teas

Place green tea bags in one pitcher and black tea bags in another. Pour 12 ounces boiling water into each. Steep 3 minutes, then remove the bags.

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Pour over ice

Fill glasses with the herb-and-fruit ice cubes. Pour the cooled teas over the ice and serve.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Herbal Fruity Iced Tea

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment