Macadamia Free Sparkling Blueberry Lemon Iced Tea
This vibrant, jewel-toned drink is the kind of thing you want to sip on a warm afternoon when you need something refreshing but a little more special than plain iced tea. Ripe blueberries are simmered down with maple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest into a gorgeous homemade syrup that gets stirred right into brewed black tea — no artificial flavors, no mystery additives. A generous pour of chilled sparkling water at the end gives it that satisfying fizz and lifts the whole drink into something that feels genuinely celebratory. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns, so you can serve it confidently at gatherings without scanning a single label. The blueberry-lemon syrup is also easy to make ahead, which means assembly at party time is basically just pouring over ice. Garnished with fresh blueberries and lemon slices, it looks stunning in a tall glass and tastes even better than it looks.
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4 servings
For the tea
- 4 black tea bags
- 3 cups boiling water
For the blueberry-lemon syrup
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
To finish
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- ice, for serving
For serving
- fresh blueberries and lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the tea bags in a heatproof pitcher or large bowl. Pour 3 cups of boiling water over them and steep for 5 minutes, then remove the bags without squeezing. Set the brewed tea aside to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
- 2
While the tea steeps, combine the blueberries, 1/2 cup water, maple syrup, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries burst and the syrup is slightly thickened, about 8–10 minutes.
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