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Raspberry Ginger Iced Tea

Raspberry Ginger Iced Tea

This raspberry ginger iced tea is the perfect summer drink. Full of flavor, it'll tickle your taste buds with notes of sweet berry, tangy citrus, and zesty ginger. You can sweeten it according to your taste, but in my opinion, it's so bright and energizing that extra sweetness isn't even necessary.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 3 caffeine-free raspberry tea bags
  • 1 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons of juice)
  • 2 teaspoons honey (or to taste, optional)
  • lime, raspberries, mint (to garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil water. Pour the water over the 3 raspberry teabags (in a teapot or large heat-proof measuring jug).

  2. Add ginger slices and honey, stir well.

  3. Steep for 20 minutes and then remove and discard teabags. 

  4. Add the lime juice and stir well.

  5. For best results, place the tea in the fridge to cool before taste testing. Strain out the ginger slices just prior to serving.

  6. Serve chilled, poured over ice. If desired, garnish with lime wedges, fresh or frozen raspberries, and/or a mint sprig.

Recipe Notes

  • This tea keeps well, covered, in the fridge for 2-3 days.
  • If you're in a hurry and can't wait for the tea to cool (don't blame you) - add an extra tea bag to make sure the tea is very strong. That way, when you pour it over ice the tea won't get too watery.
  • For extra strong ginger flavor, increase the quantity of sliced ginger OR grate the ginger (and strain it out prior to serving).  
  • The Nutrition Facts for a 8-oz serving (as written) are: 32 calories, 0 grams fat, 8 grams carbohydrate, 0 grams fiber, 0 grams protein.