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fresh berry green iced tea served over ice with mixed berries

Fresh Berry Green Iced Tea

Light, clean iced green tea infused with fresh mixed berries and gently sweetened with honey. Crisp, refreshing, and delicately fruity — a true summer tea that stays balanced and endlessly drinkable.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Drinks
Calories: 35

Ingredients
  

GREEN TEA BASE
  • 1.65 L water
  • 6-7 item green tea bags Sencha or China green
BERRY INFUSION
  • 300–400 g fresh mixed berries strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
  • 2–3  tbsp mild honey to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat the water to 75–80°C (167–176°F) — do not boil. Add the green tea bags and steep for 2–3 minutes maximum. Remove the tea bags without squeezing and let the tea cool to lukewarm.
  2. While the tea is still warm, stir in 2 Tbsp honey until fully dissolved. Taste and add up to 1 additional tablespoon only if needed. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
  3. Hull and slice strawberries if using. Leave raspberries and blueberries whole. Do not crush, muddle, or cook the berries.
  4. Add the prepared berries to the cooled tea. Refrigerate and let infuse for 15–20 minutes only. Once aroma is present and the color lightly tinted, remove the berries to prevent muddiness.
  5. Continue chilling the tea for 1–2 hours until fully cold.
  6. Fill glasses with ice. Pour over the chilled berry green iced tea and garnish with fresh berries.

Notes

  • Use mild honey (acacia or clover). Strong honey will overpower the tea.
  • Green tea must stay light — oversteeping makes this bitter fast.
  • Berries are for aroma and freshness, not sweetness; do not extend infusion time.
  • Best consumed within 24 hours for clean flavor and color.