Paleo 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 are steeped right into that blueberry-infused base, layering floral, fruity, and slightly earthy notes into every sip. A touch of maple syrup and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice round everything out — naturally sweet, bright, and completely free of refined sugar or artificial anything. This is exactly the kind of drink that feels indulgent without straying from whole, unprocessed ingredients, which can be genuinely hard to find in a bottled iced tea. Most store-bought options sneak in cane sugar, natural flavors, or preservatives that don't fit a grain-free, clean-eating lifestyle — here you control every single thing that goes into the pitcher. Poured over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, it looks like something from a fancy café but comes together entirely on your stovetop. It's the perfect thing to batch ahead and keep cold for the 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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