BLUEBERRY-LEMON ICED TEA

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This is a nice refreshing drink for summer--we really like it. Cooking time does not include chill time.

Provided by FloridaGrl

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package frozen blueberries
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
4 cups water
3 family-size tea bags
3/4 cup sugar
ice

Steps:

  • Bring package of frozen blueberries and lemon juice to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a bowl, using the back of a spoon to press out juice. Discard solids. Wipe saucepan clean.
  • Bring 4 cups water to boil in same saucepan;add 3 family size teabags, and let stand 5 minutes. Remove and discard teabags.
  • Stir in 3/4 cup sugar and blueberry juice mixture. Pour into pitcher;cover and chill 1 hour. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.4, Fat 0.2, Sodium 7.2, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 50.3, Protein 0.5

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