This recipe for a refreshing fruit tea punch is a treat I remember from living in the south. Great for a brunch, baby, or bridal shower punch. Try it alone or with your favorite liquor.
When we lived in Nashville for a short time we enjoyed some of the best fried chicken and barbecue I've ever tasted. And of course, I had tasted those delicious items before, to know that these were really good. However, one thing that I never had before was Fruit Tea. Not to be confused with Sweet Tea, this recipe is sweetened with real fruit juice, and pretty adaptable to suit your preference.
I'm not a big fan of iced tea. It's a little bitter tasting, and adding lots of sugar to it just doesn't help. However, I really love the flavor of this drink, with the added benefit of caffeine, from the black tea.
How to Make Southern Fruit Tea
You start with brewing regular tea bags like you were making tea. I used Lipton black tea here. However, you could use green tea bags or herbal tea if you want.
Let cool and pour into a pitcher.
Then you add the fruity flavor with fruit juice concentrate and lemonade. Some recipes also add sugar, but you really don't need it. You also don't need to use concentrates. Bottled juice or freshly squeezed lemon juice or lime juice would be fantastic in this drink.
My husband often orders an Arnold Palmer when we go out to eat, which is a 50-50 mix of iced tea (usually unsweetened) and lemonade. This is very similar only you add orange juice, and pineapple juice in addition to lemonade. Some also add a touch of cinnamon or whole cloves.
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It's really that simple.
Serve the fruit tea on a hot summer day with lemon slices and fresh mint for a fancy refreshing drink everyone will enjoy.
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Refreshing Fruit Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 bags of black tea steeped in boiling water for 5 minutes
- 6 oz can of frozen lemonade concentrate
- 6 oz can of orange-pineapple frozen concentrate
Instructions
- Brew four black tea bags into 4 cups of boiling water.
- Let cool, then pour into a 2 quart (1/2 gallon) pitcher.
- Add lemonade and orange-pineapple frozen concentrate.
- Stir until all the frozen concentrate is mixed in.
- Add water to fill.
- Serve on ice and garnish with lemon or orange slices and mint leaves.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
Amy
Looks delicious, can't wait to try it out.
Patti Estep
I hope you like it Amy.
Iris
Do you use family size tea bags or single size? Thank you.
Patti Estep
Iris, the single size is what I use.
Lois
What size tea bags are you using? Trying it this weekend. thanks.
Patti Estep
Lois, I just use standard square Lipton tea bags.
BenStillerFaggot69
I make my fruit tea similar to yours but I leave out the lemonade, and I add sugar (1/2 - 1 cup per gallon). I may add lemonade next time though, because it sounds pretty good.
As for your sweet tea tasting bitter, that's because you're boiling it. Never boil tea! Let it heat to just below boiling for 15 minutes and you'll have great sweet tea.
Patti Estep
Good to know Ben. Thanks for sharing.
Karen
This looks delicious, Patti. We adore iced tea here - mostly sweet. Sometimes we mix in lemonade, but the concentrate would make it so much more flavorful. I can't wait to give this a try - perfect for a hot summer afternoon.
CD Loken
Oh my goodness, Patti! Your fruit tea sounds so delicious and refreshing! This would be the perfect cocktail on a hot summer night! I can't wait to try your recipe!