Sweet & Spicy Cherry Ginger Iced Tea Recipe

For a great cherry ginger iced tea, you need just a few key ingredients. This recipe uses water, black tea, cherries, ginger, honey or agave syrup, a cinnamon stick, and optional cayenne pepper. Each ingredient plays a vital role in creating a balanced flavor.

Sweet & Spicy Cherry Ginger Iced Tea Recipe

Quench your thirst with a delicious Sweet & Spicy Cherry Ginger Iced Tea recipe that combines tart cherries and zesty ginger for an unforgettable sipping experience. Perfect for summer gatherings or relaxing poolside, this refreshing drink is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Discover how to create your own flavorful iced tea and impress your guests. Click through for the full recipe and enjoy a burst of flavor today!

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Ingredients

3 cups water

2 tablespoons loose black tea or 2 black tea bags

1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted

1-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced

1/4 cup honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)

1 cinnamon stick

Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for extra spice)

Ice cubes

Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring the 3 cups of water to a boil.

Once boiling, remove from heat and add the loose black tea or tea bags, sliced ginger, cherries, and the cinnamon stick.

Let the mixture steep for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

After steeping, remove the tea bags (if using) and strain the liquid into a pitcher to remove the ginger slices and cherry pieces.

While the tea is still warm, stir in the honey or agave syrup until fully dissolved.

If you like a heat kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture and stir well.

Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.

To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over.

Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a few whole cherries if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes | Servings: 4 servings