blackberry & orange iced tea

How To Make blackberry & orange iced tea

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  Ice Cubes - For flavored ice cubes - freeze orange juice in ice cube trays.
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  Now for the orange slices/blackberries ice cubes - place half a slice of orange and two blackberries in ice cube tray and fill with water -- freeze and store in plastic bag until ready to use.
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  Steep teabags in 4 cups of boiling water for 3 - 4 minutes, then discard the teabags.
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  Place tea on counter to cool.
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  Don't allow tea to over steep, it will result in a bitter tea.
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  In large pot, bring blackberries, juice, sugar and 1/2 cup water to boil.
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  Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until the blackberries break down.
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  Next add the berry mixture to the tea.
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  Now allow the tea and berry mixture to cool on the counter before putting into the fridge to prevent clouding in your tea.
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  Once tea has cooled put in fridge to chill for 4 hours.
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  Strain tea mixture and serve in a ice cube filled glass that you have rimmed with orange juice and dipped in sugar.
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  Garnish with orange slice and mint.
• 13

  Close your eye’s, sit back on the deck and enjoy.
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  Iced tea taste best when it is freshly made and will last for two or three
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