Chicken Free Jasmine Blueberry Iced Tea
Fresh blueberries get muddled and simmered until the water turns a stunning deep purple-red, setting the stage for one of the most beautiful glasses of iced tea you'll ever pour. Jasmine tea bags steep right into that blueberry-infused base, layering floral, fruity, and lightly earthy notes into every sip. A touch of maple syrup sweetens things naturally, while fresh lemon juice cuts through and keeps the whole drink bright and refreshing. The straining step is key — it gives you a silky, jewel-toned liquid that looks like something from a fancy café but costs a fraction of the price. Served over ice with optional mint and lemon slices, it's the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a little occasion. Naturally free from any animal proteins, every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass.
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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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