Blackberry Sage Iced Tea

Fresh blackberries, black tea, and fragrant sage come together in this refreshing iced tea that's lightly sweetened and perfect for warm afternoons.

⏱ Time: 40 minutes (includes chilling)

🍽 Servings: 4 glasses

⭐ Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 3 black tea bags
• 1 cup fresh blackberries
• 3–4 fresh sage leaves
• 2–3 tablespoons honey
• Ice

Optional Garnishes

• Fresh blackberries
• Sage leaves
• Lemon slices

Instructions

1. Bring the water to a boil. Remove from the heat, add the tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and pour the tea into a pitcher.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the blackberries, sage leaves, and honey. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and become syrupy.
3. Strain the blackberry mixture into the brewed tea, pressing gently to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the seeds and sage.
4. Let the tea cool, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Fill glasses with ice and pour the chilled tea over the top.
6. Garnish with fresh blackberries, sage leaves, or lemon slices, if desired.

Quick Notes

• English Breakfast or Earl Grey both work well in this recipe.
• Add an extra tablespoon of honey if you prefer a sweeter tea.
• Fresh thyme or rosemary can be substituted for the sage.
• Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• For the best flavor, serve well chilled over plenty of ice.