Emulsifier Free Jasmine Blueberry Iced Tea
Floral, fruity, and deeply refreshing, this iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like something special. Fresh blueberries are muddled and simmered until they release a gorgeous deep purple-red color, then steeped together with jasmine tea bags for a brew that's both fragrant and visually stunning. A touch of maple syrup and a squeeze of lemon juice round out the flavor without any processed sweeteners or additives — just clean, whole ingredients from start to finish. For anyone navigating emulsifier-free living, bottled teas and flavored drinks can be a minefield of unnecessary additives, so making your own is genuinely the easiest workaround. The whole process is straightforward: simmer, steep, strain, and chill. Served over ice with optional mint and lemon, it's elegant enough for guests but simple enough to keep a pitcher in the fridge all week.
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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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