BLACKBERRY SWEET TEA

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

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Beverages

Time 20m

Yield 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh blackberries (or frozen blackberries, thawed)
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
1 pinch baking soda (optional)
4 cups boiling water
2 family-size tea bags (decaf is best)
2 1/2 cups cold water
fresh blackberries (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine blackberries and sugar in a large container, and crush with a wooden spoon; stir in mint and baking soda(if using).
  • Boill 4 cups of water and pour over tea bags; cover and steep 5 minutes. Discard tea bags.
  • Pour tea over blackberry mixture; let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
  • Pour tea through a wire-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, discarding solids. Add 2 1/2 cups cold water, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cover and chill 1 hour.
  • Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.1, Fat 0.3, Sodium 7.8, Carbohydrate 41.7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 38.6, Protein 0.9

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