blackberry & orange iced tea

How To Make blackberry & orange iced tea

• Step 1
  Ice Cubes - For flavored ice cubes - freeze orange juice in ice cube trays.
• Step 2
  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.
• Step 3
  Steep teabags in 4 cups of boiling water for 3 - 4 minutes, then discard the teabags.
• Step 4
  Place tea on counter to cool.
• Step 5
  Don't allow tea to over steep, it will result in a bitter tea.
• Step 6
  In large pot, bring blackberries, juice, sugar and 1/2 cup water to boil.
• Step 7
  Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until the blackberries break down.
• Step 8
  Next add the berry mixture to the tea.
• Step 9
  Now allow the tea and berry mixture to cool on the counter before putting into the fridge to prevent clouding in your tea.
• Step 10
  Once tea has cooled put in fridge to chill for 4 hours.
• Step 11
  Strain tea mixture and serve in a ice cube filled glass that you have rimmed with orange juice and dipped in sugar.
• Step 12
  Garnish with orange slice and mint.
• Step 13
  Close your eye’s, sit back on the deck and enjoy.
• Step 14
  Iced tea taste best when it is freshly made and will last for two or three
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