Artificial Flavors Free Jasmine Blueberry Iced Tea
This floral, fruit-forward iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a porch somewhere beautiful, even if you're just at your kitchen counter. Fresh blueberries are muddled and simmered until they release a stunning deep purple-red color, then jasmine tea bags are steeped right into that fragrant, berry-tinted water for a layered flavor that feels genuinely special. A touch of maple syrup and fresh lemon juice round everything out — no flavor packets, no concentrates, no mystery ingredients. Every element in the glass is something you can actually see and name, which is exactly the point when you're avoiding synthetic additives. The result is a beautifully jewel-toned tea that's refreshing, lightly sweet, and complex in the best way. Served over ice with optional mint and lemon, it looks like something from a café menu but comes together entirely in your own kitchen.
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4 servings
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 cups water
- 4 jasmine tea bags
- 2 tbsp maple syrup, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the blueberries to a medium saucepan and muddle them with a muddler or the back of a fork until they are broken down and juicy.
- 2
Pour the water into the saucepan with the muddled blueberries and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, about 4–5 minutes, until the water is tinted a deep purple-red and the blueberries have released their color.
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