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blackberry iced tea with mint and lemon slices
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Blackberry Iced Tea

Refreshing summer blackberry iced tea made with fresh blackberries, black tea, and a little bit of sugar to bring out all the flavors.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Refrigeration2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 44kcal
Author: Tania

Equipment

  • Pitcher

Ingredients

  • 5 bags English Breakfast tea
  • 5 ½ cups water
  • 2 cups fresh blackberries, plus more for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (or more to taste)
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • Mint leaves for garnish
  • Ice

Instructions

  • In a large heat-resistant bowl, mash or puree blackberries and sugar in a bowl using a fork. Set aside.
  • Bring 5 ½ cups of water to a boil, and add tea bags. Cover and steep for 6-8 minutes. Then, discard tea bags.
  • Pour tea over blackberry and sugar mixture, and stir. Let sit for about 1 hour at room temperature. No need to cover.
  • Pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a large pitcher. Add 3 cups of cold water. You can adjust sweetness to taste here. I don't like my iced tea to be too sweet, but if you want more sweetness, simply dissolve the preferred amount of granulated sugar with some hot water and add it to the pitcher.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Add lemon slices and ice cubes right before serving. Garnish with whole blackberries and mint leaves. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Any type of black tea will be work. Try it with Earl Grey tea.
 
Disclaimer: Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg