Blackberry Sage Iced Tea
A refreshing iced tea combining the fruity sweetness of blackberries with the aromatic notes of sage, perfect for hot days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Iced, Muddling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic-friendly, Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Fresh Blackberries
- 4 cups Water
- 2–4 bags Black Tea (or 2 tablespoons loose-leaf tea)
- Handful of Fresh Sage Leaves
- Sweetener to taste (sugar, honey, or natural sweeteners like stevia)
- Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Boil water in a saucepan.
- Steep the tea in the boiling water for about 5 minutes.
- Remove tea bags or strain loose-leaf tea.
- Muddle the blackberries and sage in a mixing bowl.
- Mix the muddled mixture into the steeped tea and add sweetener to taste.
- Cool the tea to room temperature and then refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve over ice and garnish with blackberries or sage leaves.
Notes
For a healthier option, use sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit. Make larger batches for meal prep and store in a sealed pitcher.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: iced tea, blackberry, sage, healthy drinks, refreshing beverages
Find it online: https://alexandrarecipes.com/blackberry-sage-iced-tea-2/