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Raspberry and Verbena Iced Tea

Refreshing raspberry & lemon verbena iced tea. Naturally gluten free, easy to make, perfect for summer heat. Brew, chill, serve over ice.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 4 black tea bags
  • 4 tbsp Caster sugar
  • 1.5 L Boiled kettle water
  • 15 raspberries fresh or frozen
  • 4 lemon verbena leaves

Instructions

  • In a glass jug or bowl combine the sugar, tea and freshly boiled water and stir to disolve sugar.
  • Add the remaining ingredients give a quick stir and allow to steep for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the tea bags and allow the raspberry and verbena to continue to steep until cooled.
  • Strain liquid, then place into the fridge to cool.
  • Serve over ice with a few fresh raspberries and verbena leaves.

Notes

  • To make this a long iced tea, add a few shots of vodka into the cooled brew.
  • or perhaps some gin to balance to sweet berry flavour.
  • If you prefer a sweeter iced tea just add an extra tablespoon or 2 of sugar at the beginning of the recipe.
  • If lemon verbena is had to find substitute with mint or lemon balm or lemon myrtle.
  • To make larger quantities simply double or triple the recipe.
  • Have some left over? Freeze them in icey pop molds to create even cooler summer treats.