Best Raspberry Basil Iced Tea Recipes

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BELLA BASIL RASPBERRY TEA



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Beautiful basil and fresh raspberries lend bright color and refreshing flavor to this grown-up iced tea. You'll love the fun fizz and make-ahead convenience for parties. -Laurie Bock, Lynden, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh raspberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup lime juice
2 black tea bags
1 bottle (1 liter) carbonated water or 1 bottle (750 milliliters) sparkling rose wine
Ice cubes
Fresh raspberries and basil leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, basil and lime juice. Mash berries. Cook over medium heat until berries release juices, 7 minutes., Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 20 minutes. Strain, discarding tea bags and raspberry seeds. Transfer tea to a 2-qt. pitcher. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, slowly add carbonated water or wine. Serve over ice. If desired, top with raspberries and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

RASPBERRY BASIL ICED TEA



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 6h20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups raspberries
1 cup sugar
8 bags hibiscus tea
1 bunch fresh basil (about 10 leaves), a few leaves reserved for garnish
Juice of 2 limes
Raspberry Ice, recipe follows
36 raspberries

Steps:

  • Bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add the raspberries, sugar, tea bags and basil. Turn off the heat and steep 5 to 10 minutes. Strain and let cool, then combine with the lime juice in a large pitcher. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Serve in Raspberry Ice-filled glasses, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
  • Add 3 raspberries to each ice cube slot in an ice-cube tray. Fill with water and freeze until solid, 6 to 8 hours.

ICED RASPBERRY TEA



Iced Raspberry Tea image

Frozen raspberries lend fruity flavor and lovely color to this pretty iced tea that's good throughout the year. The recipe calls for just a few common ingredients and offers make-ahead convenience. -Lois McGrady, Hillsville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups sugar
4 quarts water
1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries
10 tea bags
1/4 cup lemon juice
Optional: Fresh raspberries and lemon slices

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over high heat, bring sugar and water to a boil. Remove from heat; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add raspberries, tea bags and lemon juice. Steep, covered, for 3 minutes. Strain; discard berries and tea bags. , Transfer tea to a large container or pitcher. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice. If desired, serve with raspberries and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

RASPBERRY ICED TEA



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This is the best, easiest summer drink EVER!

Provided by martibj5

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Drinks

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 gallon water
3 (3 ounce) gallon-size tea bags
1 cup fresh raspberries
½ cup white sugar
½ cup powdered lemonade mix (such as Country Time®)
ice cubes

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a large pot, and stir in the tea bags, raspberries, and sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Allow the mixture to steep until the desired level of tea flavor is reached, 3 to 5 minutes; remove tea bags, and stir in the lemonade mix until dissolved. Pour tea into pitchers, and add ice to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 15.1 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

RASPBERRY ICED TEA



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One sip and you'll likely agree that this is the best flavored tea you've ever tasted. -Chris Wilson, Sellersville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield about 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 4

8-1/4 cups water, divided
2/3 cup sugar
5 tea bags
3 to 4 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Steep for 5-8 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add 4 cups water. , In another saucepan, bring raspberries and remaining water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Strain and discard pulp. Add raspberry juice to the tea mixture. Serve in chilled glasses over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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