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    Blackberry Maple Iced Tea Recipe

    Published: Jul 18, 2019 · Modified: Mar 31, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 21 Comments

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    Brewing your own iced tea is easier than you could imagine. Use summertime fruit, such as blackberries, to make a low sugar, healthier version. 55 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    Brewing your own iced tea is easier than you could imagine. Use summertime fruit, such as blackberries, to make a low sugar, healthier version. 55 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #icedtea #drinks #weightwatchers

    Blackberry Maple Iced Tea Recipe

    It wasn't until the Snapple phenomenon hit when I was in high school that I actually started to appreciate iced tea. Before that, iced tea was something that the adults drank while sitting on the patio, nibbling on their egg salad sandwiches and shooting the breeze about current affairs or the upcoming hockey season (hey, this is Canada we're talking about!)

    Earl Grey tea bags entangled on a black surface.

    Now you can buy iced tea in every imaginable flavor...peach, raspberry, mango and so on. The problem is that most store-bought varieties are loaded with sugar. Or even worse, loaded with high fructose corn syrup. Of course, there are now brands coming on the market that use more natural sweeteners and contain all organic ingredients. But why not try your hand at your own concoction?

    Blackberries in a fine mesh sieve, sitting over a blue plate.

    With fresh berries, peaches and cherries filling the farm stands throughout the summertime, it's easy to make your own iced tea, with just the right amount of sweetness to suit your tastebuds. I used maple syrup to sweeten this blackberry version, but honey or agave nectar would be good substitutes.

    And don't let the "blackberry" in the title limit you. Use whatever berries or stone fruits that are available and strike your fancy. For fruits such as peaches or nectarines, be sure to remove the skin (and the pit!) before pureeing the fruit (see my post on How to: Peel a Peach).

    As for the tea, you could use black tea, green tea, white tea or herbal tea, depending on the flavor and level of caffeine you prefer.

    We make this low sugar blackberry iced tea throughout the summer. So refreshing and simple to make. 55 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #blackberry #wwfreestyle #icedtearecipe #lowsugar

    Other recipes with summertime berries:

    Blueberry & Goat Cheese Crostini {Cookin' Canuck}
    Raspberry Swirl Frozen Yogurt Pie {Cookin' Canuck}
    Vegan Raspberry Crumble Bars {The Big Man's World}
    Blueberry Crisp Tart with Oatmeal Crust {Bakerita}

    Refreshing blackberry maple iced tea is the perfect thing to cool you down in the summertime! Low sugar, refreshing and easy to make. 55 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #blackberries #myfitnesspal #healthyeating

    Blackberry Maple Iced Tea Recipe

    Brewing your own iced tea is easier than you could imagine. Use summertime fruit in this Blackberry Maple Iced Tea recipe, such as blackberries, to make a low sugar, healthier version.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Beverages
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 7 Servings
    Calories: 55.1kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 6 cups water
    • 5 black tea bags such as Earl Grey
    • 12 oz. blackberries plus more for garnishing
    • ¼ cup pure maple syrup or more to taste
    • ice
    • mint for garnish (optional)
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    Instructions

    • Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from the heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
    • Puree the blackberries in a food processor or blender.
    • Pour the blackberries mixture through a strainer into a large pitcher. Add the tea and maple syrup to the blackberry mixture, and stir to combine. Taste and add more maple syrup, if desired.
    • Refrigerate until cold, 1 to 2 hours.
    • Serve the iced tea over ice. Garnish with fresh blackberries and mint.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 2 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 1 (Points+)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 8Ounces | Calories: 55.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.9g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 5.1mg | Potassium: 118.5mg | Fiber: 2.6g | Sugar: 9.3g
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    This post was originally published on June 29, 2015 and was updated on July 18, 2019.

    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      1. angela@spinachtiger

        July 01, 2015 at 6:08 pm

        The taste and look of this would make any summer table complete.

        Reply
      2. Sara

        June 30, 2015 at 3:59 pm

        Will be trying this soon, thanks for sharing!

        Reply
      3. Isabelle @ Crumb

        June 30, 2015 at 8:29 am

        I tend to keep a pitcher of iced tea in the fridge all summer long. The flavours tend to change depending on what I'm fancying on that particular day... right now it's mint and citrus, but I'm loving the combination of Earl Grey with blackberries and maple that you've got going here. I think I know what's going into my next pitcher of tea! 🙂

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      4. Angie | Big Bear's Wife

        June 30, 2015 at 7:34 am

        We love brewing our own tea at home! Normally I'm a sweet tea or peach tea kinda gal but I love all things “blackberry" so I know this is gonna be a winner!

        Reply
      5. Renee - Kudos Kitchen

        June 30, 2015 at 6:58 am

        Love the touch of maple syrup in this for sweetner, and the color is marvelous!

        Reply
      6. Erin @ Texanerin Baking

        June 29, 2015 at 11:30 pm

        My parents had that powdered Lipton's stuff growing up and that's my experience with iced tea. It's time I try something like this! It sounds so much better. Gorgeous pictures, too!

        Reply
      7. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles

        June 29, 2015 at 6:56 pm

        I love making fresh berry teas, but have never used maple syrup for sweetener. Now I must try it! Beautiful iced tea, Dara.

        Reply
      8. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living

        June 29, 2015 at 6:36 pm

        I love the idea of fresh fruit in summer ice tea - gorgeous!

        Reply
      9. Ginny McMeans

        June 29, 2015 at 5:41 pm

        Oh my gosh, I could slurp that down right now. All those beautiful flavors.

        Reply
      10. Deanna Segrave-Daly

        June 29, 2015 at 5:35 pm

        I can only imaging how lovely this tastes based on the photo alone!

        Reply
      11. Happy Valley Chow

        June 29, 2015 at 3:31 pm

        This drink looks and sounds sooo refreshing. Perfect summer drink 🙂

        Happy Blogging!
        Happy Valley Chow

        Reply
      12. Martha @ A Family Feast

        June 29, 2015 at 1:40 pm

        This sounds wonderfully refreshing - and it's gorgeous too!

        Reply
      13. Stephanie

        June 29, 2015 at 1:28 pm

        Ahhh, I remember Snapple! I drink iced tea almost everyday - I will have to try this version soon! Sounds amazing!

        Reply
      14. Lizthechef

        June 29, 2015 at 1:18 pm

        Beautiful colors - perfect for the 4th! And the rest of summer...

        Reply
      15. Alison Lewis

        June 29, 2015 at 12:16 pm

        Sounds amazing! It's SO hot here and that is beautiful!

        Reply
      16. Paula-bell'alimento

        June 29, 2015 at 11:12 am

        Dara that looks so refreshing! I'm about to cut the grass and I wish I had a pitcher of this waiting on me afterwards ; )

        Reply
      17. kellie | The Suburban Soapbox

        June 29, 2015 at 10:26 am

        Gorgeous photos! I was always a fan of iced tea growing up, I was that kid that sat on the porch with the adults sipping on tea and eating egg salad sandwiches. 🙂

        Reply
      18. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen

        June 29, 2015 at 9:17 am

        I too was a Snapple addict 🙂 This is a much better alternative that my 30-year-old-ish self can handle!

        Reply
      19. Carolyn

        June 29, 2015 at 7:45 am

        Love your version of a healthy Snapple alternative. I remember that craze too!

        Reply
      20. Brian @ A Thought For Food

        June 29, 2015 at 7:02 am

        Just my kind of (non-alcoholic... ok, and alcoholic... drink! Light, refreshing and subtly sweet.

        Reply
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