Summer calls for refreshing and healthy drinks like this berry and mint green iced tea. Kids will love it too!
No one can argue with that, right?
Once it turns hot, I make it a habit of whipping up a jug of iced tea every morning. Not that powdered stuff you buy in a can at the grocery store that’s filled with all kinds of sugar and who knows what else. No way!
I’m talking freshly brewed tea infused with fruit, herbs or even vegetables.
Sure, it takes a bit longer than dumping crystals into water, but you’ll have the peace of mind knowing your family is consuming a beverage filled with really good stuff. We all know how many glasses they can pound back on a scorcher day! Water is great, but it doesn’t always cut it.
This cold green tea recipe is a little more on the frothy side since it’s blended with raspberries, strawberries and fresh mint. In a way it doubles as a snack.
As an option, pour it into some popsicle molds and you’ll have an icy treat the kids will surely love! Check out these watermelon mint popsicles for another version.
Blended Berry and Mint Green Iced Tea
(printable version below)
Ingredients
½ cup fresh strawberries
½ cup fresh raspberries
3 sprigs fresh mint + more for garnish
1 cup cold water
4 cups strongly brewed green tea (or tea blend) with 3-4 TB. honey, cooled
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Directions
Wash and dry strawberries, raspberries and mint and transfer to a large blender (I use a Vitamix). Pour in water plus tea and honey mixture. Blend on high until smooth. (For smaller blenders, pour the tea to the fill line, blend, then stir in the remaining liquid after you transfer it to the pitcher.)
Pour through a strainer into a pitcher or large jar. Chill in fridge for at least one hour.
Before serving, give it a quick stir as there may be some settling. Pour over ice and garnish with mint.
Recipe Notes
Select a green tea variety or blend that’s lower in caffeine if you’re serving to kids or want to cut back. For the honey, I like to use organic wildflower but you can play around with different flavours.
Spiked Green Tea
Add vodka, tequila or rum for a refreshing cocktail version that’s perfect for summer entertaining.
Ready for a glass?
Blended Berry and Mint Green Iced Tea
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh strawberries
- ½ cup fresh raspberries
- 3 sprigs fresh mint + more for garnish
- 1 cup cold water
- 4 cups strongly brewed green tea or tea blend with 3-4 TB. honey, cooled
Instructions
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Wash and dry strawberries, raspberries and mint and transfer to a large blender (I use a Vitamix). Pour in water plus tea and honey mixture. Blend on high until smooth. (For smaller blenders, pour the tea to the fill line, blend, then stir in the remaining liquid after you transfer it to the pitcher.)
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Pour through a strainer into a pitcher or large jar. Chill in fridge for at least one hour.
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Before serving, give it a quick stir as there may be some settling. Pour over ice and garnish with mint.
Recipe Notes
Select a green tea variety or blend that's lower in caffeine if you're serving to kids or want to cut back. For the honey, I like to use organic wildflower but you can play around with different flavours.
Have a favourite iced tea recipe? I’m always looking for something new to try, so let me know in the comments.
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Enjoy your day,
