Refreshing Blackberry Tea Recipe
(adapted from Southern Living)
3 Cups organic blackberries, fresh or frozen
1 Cup organic sugar or raw honey
4 Cups boiling purified water
2 family sized organic tea bags
2 ½ Cups cold purified water
extra blackberries for garnish
1. In a large container combine blackberries & sugar. Use a wooden spoon & smash sugar & berries together.
2. Add 4 cups boiling water to the 2 family sized tea bags. Let tea steep for 3 minutes. Discard tea bags.
3. Pour tea over blackberry mixture & let stand 1 hour. Stir to dissolve sugar.
4. Pour tea mixture through a wire mesh strainer into a 2 quart pitcher. (Discard the crushed solids, or save for another use, such as adding to a smoothie.) Pour the cold water into the tea. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Garnish with extra berries or mint if desired. Enjoy!
