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Blackberry Mint Iced Tea

a sweet summer berry tea infused with mint to celebrate the solstice and the Fae!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Drinks

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Tbsp loose black tea or 4 bags
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 5 stems whole mint leaves if they are thin, add a few extra
  • 1/2 cup sugar, honey or sweetener of choice you can add more if needed
  • 16 oz. fresh blackberries or frozen pulp ( i have used goya brand)
  • extra berries and mint for garnish
  • Ice, as needed

Method
 

  1. In a medium pot , add the mint and water then bring to a boil. Add tea and sweetener of choice. Cover and let tea steep for 3 minutes
  2. In a blender, add the fresh fruit and puree, or use frozen pulp. Add pulp to tea and let stand another 3 minutes
  3. Strain into a large pitcher with a fine mesh sieve. Press down pulp, getting all the juice into the tea.
  4. Taste and add more sweetener if needed. Let cool, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  5. Serve over ice with extra berries and mint sprigs as garnish