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Blackberry Sage Iced Tea

Refreshing Blackberry Sage Iced Tea for Sunny Days

A delightful Blackberry Sage Iced Tea, perfect for hot days, combining sweet blackberries and earthy sage for a refreshing drink.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 1 cup Filtered water Use filtered water for best flavor extraction.
  • 1 cup Fresh or frozen blackberries Frozen blackberries are convenient.
  • 10 leaves Fresh sage leaves Essential for adding earthy flavor.
For Flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed is ideal.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple syrup or honey Adjust based on preferred sweetness.
For Serving
  • Ice cubes Ice cubes Necessary for serving chilled.
  • Optional garnish Extra blackberries, sage leaves, or lemon slices.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Heatproof container
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring 1 cup of filtered water to a gentle simmer in a medium saucepan. Add 10 fresh sage leaves and steep for 5 minutes.
  2. Introduce a handful of blackberries to the saucepan, increase heat to low simmer, and mash berries gently for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Strain the mixture into a heatproof container, discarding solids. Return liquid to saucepan, stir in maple syrup or honey, 1 cup cold water, and lemon juice.
  4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the chilled tea over ice, and enjoy.
  6. Garnish with extra blackberries, sage leaves, or lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 16gPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use ripe blackberries for maximum sweetness and ensure sage leaves are fresh for the best flavor.

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