Blackberry Sweet Tea
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Blackberry Sweet Tea
Description
The recipe starts by simmering fresh blackberries with granulated sugar and water to extract juices and create a rich simple syrup, which is then strained to remove solids. Concurrently, black tea bags steep in boiling water for a few minutes to form a robust brew.
The prepared syrup is combined with the brewed tea and additional cold water, chilled until cold to deliver a balance of fruity sweetness and the tannic bite of black tea. Serving with ice or frozen berries enhances the chilled refreshment on warm days.
This homemade blackberry sweet tea offers a natural alternative to commercially sweetened beverages, with control over sweetness and fresh fruit flavor. It is versatile enough to be enjoyed as a casual drink or served alongside meals for a fruity twist on classic iced tea.
Ingredients
Simple Syrup:
- 3 cups blackberry fresh
- 1 cup sugar granulated white
- 1 cup water
Tea:
- 6 tea regular size tea bags
- 8 cups water divided
- ice optional, or frozen blackberries
Instructions
- To make the simple syrup, combine the blackberries and sugar in a medium sized saucepan. Mash the blackberries just slightly with a fork to help release the juices. Stir in 1 cup of water, and then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the simple syrup is simmering, bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a separate saucepan. Add the tea bags, turn off the heat, and allow the tea bags to steep for 3-5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and discard.
- After the simple syrup has finished simmering, turn off the heat and allow it to cool slightly, about 3-4 minutes. Set a fine mesh strainer over the top of a heat proof pitcher (I used a large glass pitcher) and strain the simple syrup, pushing down on the blackberries with a spoon to release all of the juice. Discard the leftover pulp.
- Pour the tea into the pitcher with the simple syrup and the remaining 4 cups of cold water. Stir and refrigerate the tea until cold. Serve over ice, or add frozen blackberries to help keep it cold, as well.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 11.3mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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