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Blackberry Sage Iced Tea

Refreshing Blackberry Sage Iced Tea for Sunny Days

This Blackberry Sage Iced Tea is a delightful, refreshing twist on summer beverages, combining sweet blackberries with aromatic sage.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 1 cup Filtered Water Essential for brewing the tea.
  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Blackberries Provides sweet, fruity flavor.
  • 5-6 Fresh Sage Leaves Adds fragrant herbal note.
For Sweetening
  • 1/2 unit Juice of Lemon Brightens up the iced tea.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup or Honey Natural sweetener.
For Serving
  • Optional Garnish (Blackberries, Sage Leaves, Lemon Slices) Enhances presentation and flavor.

Equipment

  • Pot
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • Heatproof Container
  • glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring 1 cup of filtered water to a gentle simmer and add 5-6 fresh sage leaves. Steep for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in 1 cup of fresh or frozen blackberries. Mash gently and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Strain mixture into a heatproof container, pressing the berry pulp. Stir in 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and 1 cup of cold water.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Serve over ice filled glasses and watch the rich colors fill the glass.
  6. Garnish with blackberries, sage leaves, or lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store iced tea in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Can freeze in ice cube trays for future use.

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