Blackberry, Sage & Mint Iced Tea

AuthorsefordCategory, DifficultyBeginner

This refreshing Sage & Mint infused Iced Tea with Blackberry syrup is super easy and made fresh in under 15 minutes.

blackberry sage mint iced tea

 

Yields6 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time12 minsTotal Time17 mins
For the Iced Tea
 4 cups Hot Water
 3 Black tea bags (English Breakfast Tea)
 2 Sage sprigs
 3 mint springs
For the Blackberry Syrup
 1 cup Fresh Blackberries (Frozen will work)
 1 cup sugar
 ¼ cup water
 Pinch of sage (Optional)
 splash of lemon juice
How to Brew the Tea
1

To Start: Place your hot water into a large bowl or open container, followed by the tea bags, sage and mint leaves. Allow the tea to seep to your desired strength then remove keeping the mint and sage in the container.

To Finish: Let the tea cool before sealing and put into the fridge.

How to Make the Blackberry Syrup
2

First: Combine the Blackberries, Sugar, water, a splash of lemon juice and pinch of sage to a pot and bring to a boil. Once the pot has boiled turn it down and simmer until blackberries are soft and syrup has thickened.

Last: When cooled, pour the syrup into a container, seal and store in the fridge or a cool place until its time to use.

Mixing your Tea
3

Spoon a few teaspoons of syrup and blackberries to your desired glass, Add ice then your sage & mint infused tea. Garnish with mint and serve.

Ingredients

For the Iced Tea
 4 cups Hot Water
 3 Black tea bags (English Breakfast Tea)
 2 Sage sprigs
 3 mint springs
For the Blackberry Syrup
 1 cup Fresh Blackberries (Frozen will work)
 1 cup sugar
 ¼ cup water
 Pinch of sage (Optional)
 splash of lemon juice

Directions

How to Brew the Tea
1

To Start: Place your hot water into a large bowl or open container, followed by the tea bags, sage and mint leaves. Allow the tea to seep to your desired strength then remove keeping the mint and sage in the container.

To Finish: Let the tea cool before sealing and put into the fridge.

How to Make the Blackberry Syrup
2

First: Combine the Blackberries, Sugar, water, a splash of lemon juice and pinch of sage to a pot and bring to a boil. Once the pot has boiled turn it down and simmer until blackberries are soft and syrup has thickened.

Last: When cooled, pour the syrup into a container, seal and store in the fridge or a cool place until its time to use.

Mixing your Tea
3

Spoon a few teaspoons of syrup and blackberries to your desired glass, Add ice then your sage & mint infused tea. Garnish with mint and serve.

Blackberry, Sage & Mint Iced Tea