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blackberry iced tea

Blackberry Iced Tea Recipe

Courtney
This refreshing iced tea is made from scratch using fresh ripe blackberries. It’s a sweet iced tea, loved by everyone, and perfect for the entire summer! 
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 6 Cups
Calories 284 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Full Recipe of Blackberry Syrup
  • 4 Cups Water
  • 4 Tea Bags
  • Lemon Slices optional
  • Mint optional

Blackberry Syrup

  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 2 Cups Blackberries
  • 2 Cups Water

Instructions
 

Make the Syrup:

  • Add blackberries, sugar, and water to the first medium-size pot.
  • Bring to a boil stirring occasionally.
  • Mash down blackberries and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool enough to handle.
  • Strain out fruit pulp using a fine strainer to catch any and all blackberry seeds.
  • Add syrup to the 1-quart mason jar and refrigerate.

Make the Tea:

  • Bring water just to a boil.
  • Turn off heat.
  • Add in tea bags.
  • Steep for 6 minutes.
  • Remove tea bags using a tea strainer.
  • Allow to cool.
  • When cool enough to handle pour tea into quart size mason jar.
  • Mix in blackberry syrup.
  • Refrigerate until completely cool.
  • Serve over ice with lemon and mint to garnish.

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