Deliciously Refreshing Blackberry Sage Iced Tea Recipe

A refreshing Blackberry Sage Iced Tea that combines the sweet, tangy flavor of blackberries with aromatic sage, perfect for summer.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 4 glasses

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 60

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Tea Base

1 cup Water Use fresh water for better flavor.
1 cup Fresh or Frozen Blackberries Substitute with raspberries if needed.
4–5 leaves Fresh Sage Leaves Mint can be a lovely alternative.
1/2 none Juice of Lemon Fresh lemon is best.

For Sweetening

2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Can be adjusted to taste.

For Serving

as needed none Ice Cubes Essential for chilling the drink.
as desired none Optional Garnish Additional blackberries, sage leaves, or lemon slices.

Equipment

Medium saucepan
fine mesh sieve
Heatproof container
Refrigerator

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of fresh water to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add 4-5 fresh sage leaves and steep for about 5 minutes.
Stir in 1 cup of fresh or frozen blackberries and return the mixture to a simmer for 2-3 minutes. Mash the blackberries to release their juices.
Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve into a heatproof container. Mix in 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and the juice of half a lemon.
Add 1 cup of cold water to the strained tea. Allow it to cool for about 15 minutes, then refrigerate until completely cold.
Fill tall glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice.
Garnish each glass with additional blackberries, a sprig of sage, or a slice of lemon before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure the tea is well-chilled before serving. Fresh garnishes enhance the presentation and flavor.

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