Blackberry Mint Iced Tea
Cool off with a refreshing twist on a classic with this Blackberry Mint Iced Tea, a delightful blend of fruity sweetness and herbal freshness. Featuring juicy blackberries cooked into a luscious homemade syrup, invigorating black tea, and aromatic fresh mint leaves, this recipe is the perfect balance of bold and refreshing flavors. Each sip offers a touch of sweetness thanks to a hint of sugar, complemented by a zesty garnish of lemon slices for a citrusy kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, this iced tea is effortlessly simple to prepare and perfect for warm afternoons, garden parties, or as a hydrating treat on a sunny day. Serve over ice for ultimate coolness and add extra flair with a sprig of mint or some whole blackberries in each glass. Whether you're hosting or simply unwinding, this vibrant drink is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Blackberries
- 0.5 cups Fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cups Sugar
- 8 cups Water
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 3 cups Ice cubes
- 4 pieces Lemon slices
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the blackberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the blackberries start to break down (about 5-7 minutes). Use a spoon to mash the blackberries gently as they cook.
Once the blackberry mixture is ready, remove it from the heat and strain it through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove seeds. Set aside the blackberry syrup to cool.
In another saucepan or a tea kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from the heat, add the black tea bags, and let steep for 5 minutes.
After steeping, remove the tea bags and allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea, blackberry syrup, and fresh mint leaves. Stir well and press the mint leaves lightly with a spoon to release their flavor.
Add 3 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher and stir again to chill the tea.
To serve, pour the iced tea into glasses filled with ice cubes. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
99 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
