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Cherry Pie Iced Tea Recipe

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Cherry Pie Iced Tea combines sweet cherries, aromatic pie spices, and chilled tea for a nostalgic, fruity beverage. This summer-ready drink is easy to prepare, with natural ingredients, and perfect for garden parties or everyday refreshment. Featuring cherry juice, cinnamon, and black tea, it delivers the essence of cherry pie in a glass.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups water

  • 4 black tea bags

  • 1 cup cherry juice (unsweetened or sweetened)

  • 1/2 cup pitted fresh or frozen cherries

  • 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional, for pie-like flavor)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Ice, for serving

  • Lemon slices or mint, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil, then steep the black tea bags for 5–7 minutes. Remove tea bags and let the tea cool.

  2. In a saucepan, combine cherry juice, cherries, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Simmer over medium heat for 5–10 minutes until cherries soften.

  3. Let the cherry mixture cool slightly, then blend or mash if desired for a pulpier drink.

  4. Combine cooled tea with the cherry mixture. Stir well.

  5. Chill for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.

  6. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices or mint.

Notes

  • Adjust sweetness by using more or less sugar or a sugar alternative.

  • Can be made in advance and stored up to 3 days in the fridge.

 

  • Try using green tea for a lighter variation.

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