BLACKBERRY ICED TEA

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Make and share this Blackberry Iced Tea recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Beverages

Time 1h45m

Yield 7 1/2

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups fresh blackberries (or 3 cups frozen blackberries, thawed)
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
4 cups boiling water
2 family-size tea bags
2 1/2 cups cold water

Steps:

  • Add the blackberries and sugar to a large container; stir to combine.
  • Crush the blackberries with a wooden spoon.
  • Add in mint and baking soda; stir to combine; set aside.
  • Pour boiling water over tea bags; cover and let stand for 3 minutes.
  • Discard tea bags.
  • Pour tea over blackberry mixture; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Pour tea mixture through a wire mesh strainer into a large pitcher; discard solids.
  • Add in 2 1/2 cups cold water; stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Cover and chill until ready to serve.

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