Lactose Free Jasmine Blueberry Iced Tea
Fresh blueberries get muddled and simmered until they bleed a gorgeous deep purple-red into the water, setting the stage for one of the most visually stunning drinks you can make at home. Jasmine tea bags steep right into that blueberry-infused base, layering floral, fruity, and slightly earthy notes into every sip. A touch of maple syrup and fresh lemon juice round everything out — sweet but not cloying, bright but not sharp. The whole thing gets strained into a pitcher, chilled, and poured over ice for a drink that looks like it came from a boutique café. Naturally free of any dairy, this is a refreshing option that doesn't require any substitutions or label-checking — just whole, simple ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Mint sprigs and lemon slices on top make it feel like a proper occasion, even if you're just cooling off on a Tuesday afternoon.
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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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