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Blackberry Sage Iced Tea

Refreshing Blackberry Sage Iced Tea for a Sunny Day

This Blackberry Sage Iced Tea combines sweet blackberries and aromatic sage for a refreshing drink.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 1 cup Water Use filtered water for the best taste.
  • 1 cup Blackberries Can substitute with any berries if desired.
  • 5 leaves Fresh Sage Can swap with mint for a different flavor profile.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Lime can be used as an alternative.
For Sweetening
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Adjust based on taste; honey or agave nectar can also be used.
For Serving
  • as needed Ice Cubes Essential for chilling and serving.
  • as desired Optional Garnish Additional blackberries, sage leaves, or lemon slices.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Heatproof Container
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring 1 cup of filtered water to a rolling boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add sage leaves. Steep for 5 minutes.
  2. Add blackberries to the sage-infused water and mash lightly. Heat for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  3. Strain the mixture into a heatproof container, add maple syrup to taste, then mix in 1 cup of cold water and lemon juice.
  4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Serve by filling glasses with ice and pouring the chilled tea over it.
  6. Garnish with additional blackberries, sage leaves, or a slice of lemon before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use ripe blackberries for optimal sweetness. Adjust the sweetness to your preference. Chill time is essential for flavor enhancement.

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