Blackberry Iced Tea

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

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• 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.