Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen blackberries (thawed)
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • Pinch of baking soda
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 2 family-size tea bags
  • 2 1/2 cups cold water
  • Garnishes: fresh blackberries (fresh mint sprigs)

Instruction

  • Combine blackberries and sugar in large container. Crush blackberries with wooden spoon. Add mint and baking soda. Set aside.
  • Pour 4 cups boiling water over tea bags; cover and let stand 3 minutes. Discard tea bags.
  • Pour tea over blackberry mixture; let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Pour tea through a wire-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, discarding solids.
  • Add 2 1/2 cups cold water, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Cover and chill until ready to serve.
  • Garnish, if desired.