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Antioxidant Blueberry-Lemon Green Tea

Refreshing Antioxidant Blueberry-Lemon Green Tea for You

A refreshing drink bursting with antioxidant-rich blueberries and zesty lemon, perfect for warm afternoons. Enjoy it hot or iced!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: beverage
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blueberry Mixture
  • 1 cup Blueberries Natural sweetness and antioxidants
  • 2 cups Filtered Water For best flavor
  • ¼ cup Raw Sugar Can substitute with honey or agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Use lemons at room temperature
For the Tea
  • 4 bags Green Tea Bags Can swap for herbal tea if desired

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large pitcher
  • fine mesh sieve
  • pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, filtered water, raw sugar, and lemon juice. Heat over medium until boiling, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. In a separate pot, bring 6 cups of filtered water to a rolling boil, cool slightly, add green tea bags, and steep for 3 minutes.
  3. Strain the blueberry mixture into a large pitcher, pressing down to extract liquid. Discard solids and stir in brewed green tea with additional lemon juice.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice. Garnish with mint or lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use filtered water and adjust sweetness to your preference. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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