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Blackberry Sage Iced Tea

Refreshingly Sweet Blackberry Sage Iced Tea for Summer Sipping

Enjoy a refreshing Blackberry Sage Iced Tea, a perfect summer drink blending sweet blackberries and aromatic sage. A healthier alternative to sugary beverages.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 1 cup Filtered Water Essential for steeping
  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Blackberries Main ingredient, can swap with raspberries
  • 10 leaves Fresh Sage Leaves For unique flavor; dried sage is a milder option
For Sweetness and Citrus
  • 1/2 lemon Juice Can substitute lime juice for a different flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup or Honey Adjust sweetness to taste; agave is an alternative
For Serving
  • Ice cubes Essential for chilling tea Consider berry-infused ice cubes for added flavor
  • Optional Garnish Additional blackberries, sage leaves, or lemon slices

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • Heatproof container
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Blackberry Sage Iced Tea
  1. Bring 1 cup of filtered water to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan. Add sage leaves and steep for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen blackberries into the sage-infused water, gently mash them to release sweetness.
  3. Remove from heat, strain the mixture into a heatproof container, and stir in 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and the juice of half a lemon, along with 1 cup of cold water.
  4. Cover and chill the container in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  5. Serve over ice, pouring the chilled tea over ice cubes.
  6. Garnish with whole blackberries, a sprig of fresh sage, or a slice of lemon before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 14gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mg

Notes

Store leftover tea in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage.

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