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Blackberry Iced Tea
 
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 6
I haven't tried this one yet. Posting for future use. Adapted from Southern Living.
Ingredients:
3 cups fresh blackberries (or 3 cups frozen blackberries, thawed)
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
4 cups boiling water
2 family-size tea bags
2 1/2 cups cold water
Directions:
1. Add the blackberries and sugar to a large container; stir to combine.
2. Crush the blackberries with a wooden spoon.
3. Add in mint and baking soda; stir to combine; set aside.
4. Pour boiling water over tea bags; cover and let stand for 3 minutes.
5. Discard tea bags.
6. Pour tea over blackberry mixture; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
7. Pour tea mixture through a wire mesh strainer into a large pitcher; discard solids.
8. Add in 2 1/2 cups cold water; stir until sugar dissolves.
9. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
By RecipeOfHealth.com