Blackberry Sage Iced Tea (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 cups water
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1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
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3 tbsp fresh sage leaves
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Juice of 1 lemon
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3 tbsp maple syrup (adjust to taste)
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Ice cubes
→ Optional Garnish
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Additional sage leaves
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Lemon slices
# Instructions:
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Bring the water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Turn off the heat and steep the sage leaves for about 5 minutes to release their flavor.
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Add the blackberries to the sage-infused water. Return to a simmer, then remove from heat. Gently mash the blackberries to release their juices and flavor. Stir in the maple syrup, adjusting to your desired sweetness.
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Let the mixture cool to room temperature. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract all the juices. Discard the solids.
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Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice for a refreshing citrusy kick.
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Refrigerate the tea until thoroughly chilled, at least 1-2 hours.
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Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Add a few blackberries to each glass if desired. Garnish with sage leaves or a slice of lemon for an elegant touch. Enjoy!
# Notes:
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Perfect for cooling off on warm days.
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Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.