Blackberry Iced Tea

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"I haven't tried this one yet. Posting for future use. Adapted from Southern Living."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 45mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 7 1/2

ingredients

• 3 cups fresh blackberries (or 3 cups frozen blackberries, thawed)
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
• 1⁄8 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 cups boiling water
• 2 family-size tea bags
• 2 1⁄2 cups cold water

directions

1. Add the blackberries and sugar to a large container; stir to combine.
2. Crush the blackberries with a wooden spoon.
3. Add in mint and baking soda; stir to combine; set aside.
4. Pour boiling water over tea bags; cover and let stand for 3 minutes.
5. Discard tea bags.
6. Pour tea over blackberry mixture; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
7. Pour tea mixture through a wire mesh strainer into a large pitcher; discard solids.
8. Add in 2 1/2 cups cold water; stir until sugar dissolves.
9. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Reviews

[JenSmith]

As is, I thought this recipe was a BIT too sweet and strong. I prefer a less sweet, weaker tea. It was easy, though, and I used the recipe to make Blackberry-Sage Tea and Raspberry tea. I followed the recipe, then placed the tea into a cider jug and diluted it with water by about 3 times. This freezes beautifully, so now I can just make up some berry tea when I have time, freeze it, then thaw it when I am in the mood for something a bit more special than plain iced tea. Thank you, thank you for the lovely idea!