Blackberry Iced Tea

Refreshing summer blackberry iced tea made with fresh blackberries, black tea, and a little bit of sugar to bring out all the flavors.

Ingredients

• 5 bags English Breakfast tea
• 5 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups fresh blackberries, plus more for garnish
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (or more to taste)
• 3 cups cold water
• 1 lemon, sliced
• Mint leaves for garnish
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a large heat-resistant bowl, mash or puree blackberries and sugar in a bowl using a fork. Set aside.
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3. Bring 5 1/2 cups of water to a boil, and add tea bags. Cover and steep for 6-8 minutes. Then, discard tea bags.
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5. Pour tea over blackberry and sugar mixture, and stir. Let sit for about 1 hour at room temperature. No need to cover.
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