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Blackberry Sage Iced Tea

Refreshing Blackberry Sage Iced Tea for Sunny Days

A refreshing Blackberry Sage Iced Tea that combines the sweetness of blackberries with aromatic sage, perfect for sunny days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Water Try substituting with herbal tea for flavor.
  • 1 cup Fresh or frozen blackberries Raspberries can be used as an alternative.
  • 5 leaves Fresh sage leaves Use dried sage sparingly.
For the Sweetness
  • 0.5 lemon Juice of Lime juice can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple syrup or honey Agave syrup is a vegan option.
For Serving
  • as needed Ice cubes Frozen berry cubes can be used.
  • as needed Optional garnishes (blackberries, sage leaves, or lemon slices) Enhances flavor and visual appeal.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • fine mesh sieve
  • Pitcher
  • glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Steep the sage: Bring 1 cup of water to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add sage leaves and steep for 5 minutes.
  2. Mash the blackberries: Add blackberries to the saucepan and simmer for another 5 minutes, mashing them as they soften.
  3. Strain and sweeten: Remove from heat, strain into a pitcher. Stir in maple syrup or honey and lemon juice.
  4. Chill the tea: Fill the pitcher with cold water to desired dilution, stir well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Serve over ice: Prepare glasses filled with ice. Pour the iced tea over the ice.
  6. Garnish and enjoy: Garnish each glass with additional blackberries, sage, or lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 17gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, select ripe blackberries and refrigerate the tea for at least an hour before serving. Garnishes enhance presentation and aroma.

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