{"product_id":"raspberry-hard-iced-tea-recipe-kit","title":"Raspberry Hard Iced Tea Recipe Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Hard Iced Tea Recipe Kit | Fresh Berry Flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew a smooth, refreshing raspberry hard iced tea with authentic black tea flavor and bright berry character. This recipe combines freshly brewed black tea, a light fermented malt base, and crystallized lemon to create a balanced beverage, while raspberry flavor adds a vibrant fruit note that complements the tea. An included back-sweetener lets you customize the finished beverage to your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal Brewed Tea. Crafted at Home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly brewed black tea is prepared separately from the fermented base and blended after fermentation to help preserve its fresh aroma and flavor. A light malt base provides a clean foundation without competing with the tea, while crystallized lemon and raspberry flavor create a bright, refreshing twist on classic iced tea. The result is a hard iced tea with authentic tea character and vibrant raspberry flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included in the Raspberry Hard Iced Tea Kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilsen Malt Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e – Creates a light, clean fermented base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e – Brewed separately for authentic tea aroma, flavor, tannin, and body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystallized Lemon\u003c\/strong\u003e – Adds subtle, refreshing citrus character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Flavoring\u003c\/strong\u003e – Adds bright raspberry flavor that pairs naturally with black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEast Kent Goldings Hops\u003c\/strong\u003e – Added at a very low rate to help preserve the finished beverage without contributing noticeable hop flavor or bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSucralose\u003c\/strong\u003e – Included for optional back-sweetening at kegging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransfer Pipette\u003c\/strong\u003e – Helps make small, controlled flavoring adjustments during packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Hard Iced Tea Tasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh black tea with bright raspberry and light citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright amber with a natural tea haze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth black tea layered with vibrant raspberry and subtle lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth with gentle tannins, low carbonation, and a refreshing finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Impression:\u003c\/strong\u003e A refreshing hard iced tea with bright raspberry flavor and authentic black tea character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLooking for another flavor? Explore all Hard Iced Tea Recipe Kits.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard Iced Tea Brewing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Hard Iced Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol by Volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 IBU, with no noticeable hop character or bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–70°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Brew Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbonation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still - Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehind the Brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat started as a straightforward hard iced tea recipe quickly became one of the most extensively tested beverage kits we've developed in some time. From tea varieties and steeping methods to sweetness, fermentation, and packaging, nearly every part of the recipe was refined through repeated test batches to create an authentic hard iced tea that's approachable for homebrewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest surprises was \u003cem\u003etea cream\u003c\/em\u003e, the natural haze that forms when real brewed tea is chilled. While commercial tea producers use specialized processing to minimize it, homebrewers have the advantage of letting time do much of the work. We also found that adding the crystallized lemon separately from the brewed tea reduced haze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tested everything from premium loose-leaf teas to convenient tea bags, along with different steeping temperatures and times. In the end, the tea bags consistently delivered the best balance of authentic black tea flavor, repeatable results, and ease of brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYeast selection received the same attention. While SafAle US-05 is exceptionally clean, its subtle peach and citrus esters became more noticeable in this light malt base. After repeated side-by-side trials, dry Lutra Kveik consistently produced the cleanest fermentation, allowing the brewed tea to remain the star of the recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweetening presented another challenge. Commercial hard teas are often pasteurized before being sweetened, but that isn't practical for most homebrewers. Instead, this kit includes a non-fermentable sucralose sweetener so you can adjust the sweetness after fermentation without restarting it. A small addition of East Kent Goldings contributes just 2 IBU, remaining virtually undetectable while providing an extra measure of protection for the finished beverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery ingredient and every step in this recipe reflects what we learned during development, so you can spend less time experimenting and more time enjoying your finished hard iced tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northern Brewer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44681105211470,"sku":"pyu1793056037010","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/2962\/9518\/files\/raspberry-hard-iced-tea-recipe-kit_1.jpg?v=1793056041","url":"https:\/\/measuringcupclad.shop\/products\/raspberry-hard-iced-tea-recipe-kit","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}