Nightshade Free Jasmine Blueberry Iced Tea
Floral, fruity, and deeply refreshing, this iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy summer. Fresh blueberries are muddled and simmered until they release a gorgeous deep purple-red color, then jasmine tea bags are steeped right into that tinted water for a layered, aromatic base you simply can't get from a store-bought bottle. A touch of maple syrup and a squeeze of lemon juice round everything out — naturally sweet, lightly tart, and completely free of the tomato- and pepper-based ingredients that can sneak into so many flavored drinks and syrups. Straining out the blueberry solids leaves you with a silky, jewel-toned tea that looks as stunning as it tastes. Poured over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and a few lemon slices, it's an effortlessly elegant drink for a backyard afternoon or a dinner party that deserves something a little more special than lemonade.
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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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