I found this recipe in a Taste of Home magazine, and it's always a hit when company comes to visit. In fact, I usually double the recipe when company comes, because it goes that fast. My mom and sisters LOVE the stuff and have requested the recipe. I told them how to make it last time they came to visit, but I also told them I'd put it on my blog for future reference;)
INGREDIENTS:
4 quarts of water
1 to 1.5 cups of sugar
1 12oz. bag of frozen raspberries
10 individual size tea bags.
1/4 cup of lemon juice
DIRECTIONS:
Bring water and sugar to a boil. I've used Splenda and Steevia as a sugar substitue and it turns out fine, but there's really nothing quite like using real sugar. |
Then add tea bags.... Don't use an off-brand tea bag; it doesn't turn out well. I use Lipton. |
.....frozen raspberries.... I've tried several different off-brands and name-brands of raspberries for this recipe, but Trader Joes all natural raspberries are my favorite ones to use. |
....and lemon juice. freshly squeezed lemon juice is best |
Give a stir and let steep for 3-5 minutes. |
Strain raspberries and tea bags and set aside. I use my deep pasta pot to make the tea, because it has a built-in strainer that makes the whole process easier. |
Once the tea has cooled, pour into a pitcher and put in fridge to chill. |
Then serve it up... |
.....and enjoy! |
I love iced tea! I have my mom ship me Lipton Iced Tea Bags, so that I can make it here in Canada (in my area, they only sell tea bags that are good for hot tea)! I will definitely be trying your recipe! Thanks for sharing!
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