Pescatarian 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, fragrant notes on top of the fruit's natural tartness. A touch of maple syrup and fresh lemon juice round everything out — sweet, bright, and just a little tangy in the best possible way. This is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a boutique café but comes together entirely on your stovetop with a handful of real ingredients. Since everything here is plant-based and naturally sourced, it fits effortlessly into a pescatarian lifestyle without any label-reading or substitutions required. Poured over ice and finished with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, it's genuinely hard to believe something this pretty is also this simple to make. Keep a pitcher in the fridge and you'll be reaching for it all 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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