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Blackberry Sage Iced Tea

Blackberry Sage Iced Tea: Refreshing Summer Sip Awaits

Enjoy a vibrant Blackberry Sage Iced Tea, perfect for hot summer days, made with natural ingredients and a touch of sweetness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 1 cup water The essential base for extraction
  • 1-2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries Provides natural sweetness and vibrant color
  • 5-8 leaves fresh sage leaves Adds herbal depth and aroma
For Sweetening
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Enhances the flavor of the tea
  • 2-4 tablespoons maple syrup or honey Adjust to taste for sweetness
For Serving
  • 2 cups ice cubes Essential for serving chilled
  • optional garnish Additional blackberries, sage leaves, or lemon slices

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • fine mesh strainer
  • heatproof container
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 1 cup of water in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it simmers. Add fresh sage leaves and steep for about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in fresh or frozen blackberries and simmer for an additional 5 minutes while mashing the blackberries.
  3. Strain the mixture into a heatproof container using a fine-mesh strainer and press the solids. Add maple syrup and 1 cup of cold water, followed by lemon juice.
  4. Cover the strained mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Pour the chilled tea over glasses filled with ice cubes.
  6. Garnish each glass with extra blackberries, sage leaves, or a slice of lemon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust sweetness and ingredient quantities to your personal preference. Ideal for summer gatherings.

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