As Labor Day approaches, it may cross your mind that summery cold drinks are no longer as welcome as hot beverages. But that is so not true! The calendar may say one thing but the warm weather tells us another. If you like tea as much as I do, then you are going to enjoy these popsicles with a more unique flavor profile.
You may be familiar with Tetley teas since they have been around for more than 170 years. Originating in England, the company grows tea in over 35 different countries around the world. They have an Iced Tea Blend that makes not only a refreshing glass of ice tea but also works beautifully in these Very Berry Iced Tea Popsicles.
This recipe is a real mix of fresh summer fruits like raspberries and blueberries and the juiciest of lemons. Everyone knows of that famous golfer (Arnold Palmer) and his namesake iced tea and lemonade blend. Only now, we are boosting it with fruit. The popsicles come together very quickly which is a bonus on a hot day when having a cold treat is the goal.
Try them with your favorite berries and let me know what you think.
Enjoy!
- 1 Tetley Iced Tea bag
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, divided
- 1 cup lemon lime soda
- 1/3 cup raspberries
- 1/3 cup blueberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- Steep one Tetley Iced Tea bag in boiling filtered water for 3-5 minutes
- Puree raspberries and 3 tablespoons lemon juice in blender until smooth
- Strain puree into a small bowl
- Combine tea with remaining lemon juice, sugar and lemon lime soda and stir until sugar dissolves
- Mix in puree and add blueberries; stir until well combined
- Pour mixture into popsicle molds and freeze for at least 5 hours
That looks absolutely perfect! On a hot day, which I live where it is hot most of the time, this would hit the spot. I never thought about making a tea popsicle but what a good idea.
Those look so good and refreshing. We love making homemade popsicles in our house, so I’ll definitely try this recipe.
Well these look nothing short of fab! I better hurry up and make them because it’s like Sept 1 came and the weather turned to fall already here. Ugh, I want a little more summer.
Thanks, Christine! It’s September but hot here. Popsicles are perfect. No guilt treat!
Now, this looks really good. I have never tried to make tea Popsicle, but this makes me want to hurry and make some before Fall become in full effect. I think I would use 2 tea bags instead of one so I can get more of a tea flavor.
I am a huge tea fan!! These look so good, I can’t believe I have never thought to make them before!
I have Tetley tea in my cabinet right now at home. It is the only kind of tea that I keep around the house. These Popsicles look yummy.
Try them, Pam, and let me know how you made them. I love the combination of tea and fruit. Enjoy!
It has been crazy hot here in Florida so these popsicles are perfect for this weather! They look delicious!
Oh. My. Gah! This is great. Would be fantastic to have on a hot day like the ones we’ve been having lately!
These sound so good. I think they would be off the chart healthy if you used a mild green tea. Coupled with the fruit, that sounds so good.
Oh these are so fun! What a nice way to cool off on labor day. I like those flavors!
What an awesome idea to make iced tea popsicles! These must be a really yummy treat for those hot and humid days, or just a quick feel good snack. Thanks for the idea. Tetley is the perfect tea to use for this recipe!
I bet these are so refreshing on hot summer days! It was 98 degrees today – so thee would have been perfect for me at the bus line today
These look like a really easy Popsicle recipe to enjoy, loving the flavor selectoin. Glad you shared it, I will be enjoying these for sure!
Those Very Berry Iced Tea Popsicles look like the perfect summer treat! I am a sucker for anything berry flavored. I can’t wait to try these out for myself.
This sounds like a great summer treat indeed and we all love tea in my house. The very berry iced tea popsicles would be a great treat with the real fruit in them. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Those looks delicious. The perfect summer treat for sure!
These look really good. I have been meaning to make some more popsicles and I think these will be the ones.
Thanks, Robin. They are perfect for these hot days we are having.
They look lovely and refreshing, The weather near me is definitely changing for the cold though but always good to make next year
Popsicles are always welcome here at my house! This sounds so delicious.