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blackberry iced tea

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Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

Mmmmmmm. this beautifully colored and delicious can be made year round with fresh or frozen blackberries.

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yield serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For blackberry iced tea

  • 3 c
    fresh or frozen blackberries, thawed
  • 1 1/4 c
    sugar or splenda
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped fresh mint
  • 1 pinch
    of baking soda
  • 4 c
    boiling water
  • 2
    family-size tea bags
  • 2 1/2 c
    cups cold wate
  • garnishes: fresh blackberries, fresh mint sprigs

How To Make blackberry iced tea

  • 1
    Combine blackberries and sugar in large container. Crush blackberries with wooden spoon. Add mint and baking soda. Set aside.
  • 2
    Pour 4 cups boiling water over tea bags; cover and let stand 3-6 minutes. Discard tea bags.
  • 3
    Pour tea over blackberry mixture; let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Pour tea through a wire-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, discarding solids.
  • 4
    Add 2 1/2 cups cold water, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Garnish, if desired.
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