BLACKBERRY MINT ICED TEA

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I love to drink Ice Tea. Also What I love is that I can make a decaf and unsweetened version of this recipe at home. The perfect complement to a lazy warm Spring Day or Summer Afternoon in the backyard or deck.. Great to serve at BBQ's! But honestly I drink Iced Tea all year round. When I first tasted the flavors of...

Provided by Annamaria Settanni McDonald

Categories     Other Drinks

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 lipton's black tea bags or decaf tea bags
3 c fresh or frozen blackberries or raspberries
1 1/2 c sugar (or more to taste) (or leave it unsweetened if you prefer to use sugar substitute)
4 qt boiling water
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
fresh mint and berries to garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Bring water to a boil and stir in sugar to dissolve.
  • 2. Remove from the heat and add berries, tea bags and lemon juice. Cover and steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Strain; discard berries and tea bags.
  • 3. Transfer tea to a pitcher and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1 hour. Serve over ice with a sprig of mint and a fresh berry or two.

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