Paraben 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. Muddling the berries directly in the saucepan pulls out that gorgeous deep purple-red color naturally, no artificial dyes or synthetic additives needed. For anyone navigating paraben-free living, bottled teas and flavored drinks can be a minefield of preservatives and mystery "fragrance" ingredients — this one is made entirely from whole, recognizable components you control from start to finish. The jasmine tea steeps just long enough to turn fragrant and amber-tinted without going bitter, and maple syrup keeps the sweetness clean and adjustable to your taste. A fine-mesh strainer gives you a silky, clear pour that looks like something from a fancy café. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice and it becomes the kind of drink people ask you to make again immediately.
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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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