Fruit teas are tasty and refreshing options. Lykkers, you can share these delicious drinks with your family and guests.
The basic fruit iced tea recipe yields two 1-gallon jugs, ideal for family gatherings or tailgating. Both the pineapple tea and orange mint tea recipes can be easily adjusted for larger groups.
<h3>How to make fruit tea?</h3>
<b> Ingredients</b>
• 18 to 24 tea bags
• 1 1/2 quarts boiling water
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 48 ounces of canned pineapple juice
• 12 ounces of canned frozen orange juice concentrate
• 12 ounces of canned frozen lemonade concentrate
• Lemon, for garnish, optional
• Mint leaves, for garnish, optional
<b> Steps to Make It</b>
1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Put 18 to 24 tea bags in a bowl or pitcher. Pour 1 1/2 quarts of boiling water over the tea bags.
3. Add 2 cups of sugar and stir until dissolved. Let the tea bags steep in the sugary water for several hours or overnight.
4. Squeeze the tea bags to extract extra flavor before discarding them.
5. Pour the tea into a large bowl or pot. Then, add cans of pineapple juice, frozen orange juice, and lemonade.
6. Stir until the concentrate has completely thawed and mixed well with the tea.
7. Pour equal amounts into two 1-gallon jugs.
8. Add cold water to each jug to fill them up, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 2 hours. Shake well before serving, and garnish as desired.
<h3> Tips</h3>
This recipe yields 2 gallons of fruit tea. If you prefer a smaller batch or lack enough space or large containers, simply halve the recipe to make 1 gallon.
For a less sweet tea, you can initially use half the amount of sugar. Adjust sweetness to taste after mixing in the pineapple juice, frozen concentrates, and water. Ensure the sugar is fully dissolved by stirring thoroughly.
<h3> Variations</h3>
<b>1. Pineapple Iced Tea</b>
<b>Ingredients:</b>
- 4 quarts boiling water
- 16 tea bags
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 cups pineapple juice
- Fresh pineapple ring halves, lemon wedges, or mint leaves for garnish
<b>Instructions:</b>
1. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan.
2. Remove from heat and add 16 tea bags. Let steep for 10 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags, squeezing them to extract flavor.
4. Stir in 2 cups of sugar and 4 cups of pineapple juice until sugar dissolves.
5. Chill before serving. Garnish with fresh pineapple, lemon wedges, or mint leaves.
<b>2. Orange Mint Tea</b>
<b>Ingredients:</b>
- 1 quart water
- 3 tea bags
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 cups orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Fresh orange or lemon wedges and mint leaves for garnish
<b>Instructions:</b>
1. Bring 1 quart of water to a boil in a large saucepan.
2. Remove from heat and add 3 tea bags, 3 tablespoons of fresh mint leaves, and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Steep for 10 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags, squeezing them to extract flavor.
4. Pour brewed tea into a large pitcher.
5. Add 4 cups of orange juice and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Stir well to blend.
6. Chill before serving. Garnish with fresh orange or lemon wedges and mint leaves.
Lykkers, after trying out these delicious fruit tea recipes, why not gather your family and friends to enjoy a refreshing sip together?
Share your experience with us! We'd love to hear how you customized these drinks or any new ideas you have for fruity variations. Join the conversation and let's create more delightful moments with homemade fruit teas.
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