blackberry iced tea

Name: Blackberry Iced Tea
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 3 cup(s) fresh or frozen blackberries, thawed; 1 1/4 cup(s) sugar or splenda; 1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh mint; 1 pinch(es) of baking soda; 4 cup(s) boiling water; 2 - family-size tea bags; 2 1/2 cup(s) cups cold wate; - garnishes: fresh blackberries, fresh mint sprigs

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Annacia *

Moose Jaw, SK

Updated on Jul 2, 2015

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

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prep time 1 Hr 15 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield Makes about 7 1/2 cups

Ingredients

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

How To Make blackberry iced tea

Step 1

Combine blackberries and sugar in large container. Crush blackberries with wooden spoon. Add mint and baking soda. Set aside.

Step 2

Pour 4 cups boiling water over tea bags; cover and let stand 3-6 minutes. Discard tea bags.
Step 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.
Step 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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