Tree Nut Free Sparkling Blueberry Lemon Iced Tea
This drink is the kind of thing you make once and then find yourself craving all summer long. Fresh blueberries are simmered down with maple syrup, bright lemon juice, and a little zest into a gorgeous, jewel-toned syrup that gets stirred right into brewed black tea. The whole thing is finished with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy lift that makes it feel genuinely special without any complicated technique. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts — no label-scanning required, no hidden almond extracts or cashew-based syrups to worry about. The result is a layered, refreshing drink that's fruity and tart with just enough sweetness from the maple syrup to round everything out. It's beautiful enough to serve at a brunch or backyard gathering, but honestly easy enough to make on a random Tuesday afternoon just for yourself.
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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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