Glacial Blueberry and Lemon Iced Tea Punch
A sparkling iced tea punch with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together black tea bags, boiling water, fresh lemon juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 50 calories and feeds 6, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 6 black tea bags
- 6 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup lemon slices
- 2 cups sparkling water (chilled)
- 4 cups ice cubes
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: Steep 6 black tea bags in 6 cups boiling water for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags and stir in 1/4 cup honey until fully dissolved. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
- Step 2: In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea with 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 cup fresh blueberries, and 1/2 cup lemon slices. Stir gently to mix flavors.
- Step 3: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to chill and allow the blueberry and lemon flavors to infuse.
- Step 4: Just before serving, add 4 cups ice cubes and 2 cups chilled sparkling water to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine.
- Step 5: Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves from the 1/4 cup and a few blueberries for a refreshing, effervescent drink.






