Nitrate & Nitrite Free Jasmine Blueberry Iced Tea
Simmered fresh blueberries, floral jasmine tea, a touch of maple syrup, and a bright squeeze of lemon come together in a drink that looks stunning and tastes even better. The deep purple-red color alone is enough to make everyone at the table ask what's in it. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — no packaged drink mixes, flavored syrups, or processed additives that can sneak in unwanted preservatives. Muddling the blueberries directly in the pan pulls out their natural pigment and sweetness, so the flavor is genuinely fruit-forward rather than artificial. Maple syrup does the sweetening gently, and fresh lemon juice keeps everything balanced and bright. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, and you've got a pitcher drink that feels like it belongs at a garden party.
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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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