Unsweetened Raspberry Iced Tea

Submitted by yarniefoodiemomof3

"Here's a refreshing and easy iced tea for your summer enjoyment. The flavor of this iced tea is mainly black tea with a light raspberry flavor. Sugar-free and all-natural--how could you go wrong? :)"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 1 Gallon

ingredients

• 2 cups water, boiling
• 2 family-size tea bags or 10 individual black tea bags
• 2 -3 individual red raspberry tea bags (use 3 bags if you prefer a stronger raspberry flavor)
• 10 -12 cups cold water
• ice cube

directions

1. In a tea kettle or small saucepan, boil water.
2. Place tea bags into a glass 2-cup measuring cup. Carefully pour boiling water over the tea bags until the water reaches the 2-cup line. Steep for 15-30 minutes.
3. Carefully remove tea bags, allowing excess tea liquid to drip off. If you like, gently squeeze the bunch of tea bags, but be careful because they will still be hot.
4. If using a measuring cup or heat-resistant container, pour tea concentrate into a 1-gallon pitcher (4 quarts).
5. Pour in 12 cups cold water and stir gently.
6. Chill until ready to serve.
7. Pour into glasses filled 1/4-full of ice and enjoy!