Honey Free Jasmine Blueberry Iced Tea
Floral, fruity, and refreshingly tart, this iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel a little more special. Fresh blueberries are muddled and simmered directly in the water, releasing a stunning deep purple-red color that looks almost too pretty to drink. Jasmine tea bags steep right into that blueberry base, layering in delicate floral notes that pair beautifully with a bright squeeze of lemon juice. The sweetener here is maple syrup rather than honey, making it a genuinely honey-free option without any compromise on flavor or depth. A fine-mesh strainer pulls out all the solids so you're left with a silky, jewel-toned tea that chills down into something seriously refreshing. Poured over ice and finished with fresh mint and lemon slices, it's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all summer long.
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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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