Ingredients for Blackberry Sweet Tea
- Fresh Blackberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Of Fresh Mint
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Boiling Water
- Family Size Tea Bags
- Cold Water
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How to Make Blackberry Sweet Tea
- In a large bowl, gently crush 2 cups of fresh blackberries with 1 cup of granulated sugar using a wooden spoon or potato masher.
- Stir in 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
- In a separate saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add 4 black tea bags.
- Cover and steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and discard.
- Pour the hot tea over the blackberry mixture in the bowl.
- Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Pour the tea through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined strainer into a large pitcher, discarding the solids.
- Add 2 1/2 cups of cold water and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill thoroughly.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries and mint sprigs before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
154g
Fat
0g
Carbs
13g
