Apple Iced Tea

The Foodies' KitchenMarch 19, 2023

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This apple iced tea is so refreshing and delicious. And it doesn’t take a lot of work to do! The base is black tea, which is strong and full-bodied. Those of us who like coffee will like this tea. We only need to infuse a few bags of black tea in hot water that is close to boiling but has not boiled. Let the infusion come to room temperature, or you can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.

When it’s at least room temperature, the next step is to add apple juice to the black tea. You can use nectar or clear apple juice, whichever you like best. And to give it even more flavor, the apple slices as you see in our photos.

If you want a slightly tarter flavor, you can use Washington Granny Smith apples or if you like it on the sweeter side, you can use Washington Fuji Apples. Crushed mint leaves add a touch of freshness. You can also add lemon juice and/or honey, to taste.

Serve very cold, and over ice with apple slices to garnish. It is an out-of-the-ordinary beverage that you can serve for your next gathering!

Helga & Kitty

Apple Iced Tea

Ingredients:
1 Fuji Washington apple, sliced
300 ml water filtered water
250 ml apple juice
2 to 3 teaspoons of black tea
2 tablespoons lemon juice, optional
2 lemons, cut into wedges
2 teaspoons Honey, optional
mint leaves
Lots of ice

Instructions:

Heat up water in a pot.
While heating water, take care not to boil it completely just before boiling add tea and allow it to steep, and sit in hot water for 3 minutes.
After that, strain it with a filter into a jar and cool the liquid for 20 minutes and add lemon juice and honey if you are using it.
To make apple iced tea add apple juice in the jar add lemon wedges, ice cubes, and thinly sliced apple. Also, add crushed mint leaves.
Pour this apple iced tea into a glass and garnish it with a lemon slice, mint leaves, and garnish of apple slices as shown.

Note:

We recommend using the Washington Fuji Apples for those who’d like to add more sweetness, and the Washington Granny Smith Apples for those who like a little more tanginess.

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