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Blackberry Sage Iced Tea

Refreshing Blackberry Sage Iced Tea for Hot Summer Days

A vibrant blend of sweet blackberries and aromatic sage creates a refreshing Blackberry Sage Iced Tea, perfect for hot summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tea Base
  • 1 cup Water Cold water for chilling
  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Blackberries Sweet and juicy
  • 6 leaves Fresh Sage Leaves For aromatic flavor
  • 1/2 lemon Juice of Brightens the drink
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup or Honey Adjust to taste
For Serving
  • Optional Additional blackberries, sage leaves, or lemon slices For garnish

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • fine mesh sieve
  • Heatproof container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Step 1: Steep Sage - Bring 1 cup of water to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan. Add fresh sage leaves and let steep for 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Add Blackberries - Incorporate 1 cup of blackberries into the sage-infused water. Mash the berries gently for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Strain and Sweeten - Strain the mixture into a heatproof container, stir in maple syrup, then add another cup of cold water and lemon juice.
  4. Step 4: Chill - Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Step 5: Serve - Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the chilled tea over the ice, and garnish with blackberries and sage.
  6. Step 6: Enjoy - Sip and savor the refreshing iced tea.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Can be frozen in ice cube trays for up to 2 months.

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