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Blackberry Sage Iced Tea

Blackberry Sage Iced Tea

A homemade iced tea built on a rich blackberry sage syrup and brewed black or herbal tea, bright, herbal, and deeply refreshing over ice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar or honey
  • 1/2 cup water for the syrup
  • 8 fresh sage leaves plus more for garnish
  • 4 cups brewed black or hibiscus tea cooled
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ice for serving
  • fresh blackberries and sage to garnish

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Large pitcher

Method
 

  1. Simmer blackberries, sugar, water, and sage in a saucepan for 8 to 10 minutes, pressing the berries gently as they soften.
  2. Remove from heat, steep 5 minutes, then strain through a fine mesh sieve and cool completely.
  3. Combine cooled tea, cold water, blackberry sage syrup, and lemon juice in a pitcher and stir well.
  4. Pour over ice, garnish with sage and blackberries, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Taste the syrup before adding it all, start with half and adjust.
  • Use sparkling water instead of still for a fizzy version.
  • Syrup keeps refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.