Spice Free Jasmine Blueberry Iced Tea
Floral, fruity, and refreshingly cool, this iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel a little more special. Fresh blueberries are muddled and simmered until they release a gorgeous deep purple-red color, then jasmine tea bags are steeped right in that tinted water for a layered, aromatic base you simply can't get from a bottle. A touch of maple syrup and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice round everything out — naturally sweet and bright without a single spice in sight. For anyone navigating a spice-sensitive diet, this is the kind of recipe that delivers serious flavor through fruit, floral tea, and citrus alone, no shortcuts needed. Straining out the blueberry solids leaves you with a silky, jewel-toned tea that looks stunning poured over ice. Garnish with fresh mint and lemon slices if you want to make it feel truly special, or just pour and enjoy — it's beautiful either way.
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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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