Description
Blackberry Iced Tea is a fruity and refreshing twist on traditional iced tea, made with real blackberries, black tea, and a splash of lemon juice. It’s vibrant, naturally sweetened, and perfect for warm weather sipping or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
- 4 cups water
- 3 black tea bags
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or sugar (optional, to taste)
- Ice cubes, for serving
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine blackberries and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and mash blackberries to release their juices.
- Remove from heat and add black tea bags to the hot mixture. Steep for 5–7 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding solids and tea bags.
- Stir in lemon juice and sweeten with honey or sugar if desired.
- Refrigerate until chilled, about 1–2 hours.
- Serve over ice with optional blackberries or lemon slices for garnish.
Notes
Frozen blackberries work just as well and do not need to be thawed before use.Use herbal tea for a caffeine-free version.Don’t over-steep the tea to avoid bitterness.Add fresh mint or sparkling water for fun variations.Store in the fridge for up to 4 days; stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
