Blackberry Sage Iced Tea
A refreshing iced tea combining the vibrant flavors of blackberries and sage, perfect for hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Iced
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic-Friendly, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons dried sage leaves
- 1 cup blackberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh sage leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot, bringing 2 cups to a boil.
- Add dried sage leaves and blackberries to the boiling water.
- Steep the mixture for about 15 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Strain the mixture to remove solids using a fine mesh strainer.
- Sweeten by stirring in sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add 4 cups of cold water to the tea mixture.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh sage leaves if desired.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider reducing sugar or using a natural sweetener like stevia. This tea is also perfect for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: iced tea, blackberry, sage, summer drink, low calorie
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