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    Home » Entertaining

    Refreshing Fruit Tea Recipe

    April 6, 2023 by Patti Estep 4 Comments

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    Glass of fruit tea and bowl of sliced lemon over red tea kettle with tea bags.

    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.

    Glass of Fruit Tea next to a pitcher

    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.

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    Tea bags in kettle

    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.

    Brewed Black Tea in a pitcher

    Let cool and pour into a pitcher.

    Pitcher of Fruit Tea

    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.

    Glass of Fruit Tea punch with lemon and mint

    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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    Pitcher and glass of fruit next to a small bowl of sliced lemons.

    Refreshing Fruit Tea Recipe

    Here's an easy recipe that combines black tea with fruit juices to create a delicious fruit tea. The perfect drink for summer parties, any family gathering, ladies' luncheon, brunch, or shower.
    4.31 from 36 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 quarts
    Calories 26 kcal

    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

    Serving: 1gCalories: 26kcalCarbohydrates: 7gSodium: 2mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

    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.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. BenStillerFaggot69

      May 10, 2020 at 10:47 pm

      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.

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      • Patti Estep

        May 11, 2020 at 6:25 am

        Good to know Ben. Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
    2. Karen

      June 24, 2016 at 4:26 pm

      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.

      Reply
    3. CD Loken

      June 23, 2016 at 2:41 pm

      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!

      Reply

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