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Blackberry Sage Iced Tea

Deliciously Refreshing Blackberry Sage Iced Tea Recipe

This Blackberry Sage Iced Tea is a refreshing twist on traditional iced tea, perfectly sweetened and ideal for warm days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 1 cup Water Reserve 1 cup chilled for the final tea.
  • 1 cup Blackberries Fresh or frozen.
  • 4 leaves Fresh Sage Leaves Dried sage can be used, but use less.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Use freshly squeezed for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Adjust to taste or use honey.
For Serving
  • Ice cubes Ice Cubes Essential for serving chilled.
  • Optional Garnish Extra blackberries, sage leaves, or lemon slices.

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • heatproof container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring 1 cup of water to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan. Add fresh sage leaves and steep for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add 1 cup of blackberries to the sage infusion. Increase heat to low simmer and gently mash blackberries for about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Strain the mixture into a heatproof container using a fine-mesh sieve. Sweeten with maple syrup and add 1 cup of chilled water and lemon juice.
  4. Transfer the tea to the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Fill tall glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled blackberry-sage tea over the ice.
  6. Garnish with extra blackberries, a sprig of sage, or a lemon slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store homemade iced tea in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage.

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