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Blackberry Sage Iced Tea

Refreshing Blackberry Sage Iced Tea for Your Summer Sips

Enjoy a refreshing Blackberry Sage Iced Tea that marries sweet blackberries with aromatic sage for a perfect summer sip.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Iced Tea
  • 1 cup Filtered water Use filtered for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup Fresh or frozen blackberries These provide sweetness and tang.
  • 10 leaves Fresh sage leaves Add fragrant herbal notes.
  • 1/2 lemon Juice Balances the sweetness.
  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup or honey Adjust to taste.
  • Ice Cubed ice Essential for chilling.
  • Optional Garnish Extra blackberries, sage leaves, or lemon slices.

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Heatproof container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring 1 cup of filtered water to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add a handful of fresh sage leaves and steep for about 5 minutes.
  2. Introduce fresh or frozen blackberries to the sage water, raise the heat to simmer again, and lightly mash the blackberries.
  3. Strain the mixture into a heatproof container, stir in 1 cup of cold water, and add maple syrup or honey. Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.
  4. Cover the container and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until cool.
  5. Fill a glass with ice, pour the chilled iced tea over the ice, and admire the vibrant color.
  6. Garnish with fresh blackberries, sage leaves, or a slice of lemon.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Best enjoyed chilled. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Can freeze for longer storage.

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