Blackberry Maple Iced Tea Recipe
Brewing your own iced tea is easier than you could imagine. Use summertime fruit, such as blackberries, to make a low sugar, healthier version.
Servings: 7 Servings
Calories: 55.1kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 5 black tea bags such as Earl Grey
- 12 oz. blackberries plus more for garnishing
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or more to taste
- ice
- mint for garnish (optional)
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