Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 12 oz blueberries
  • 12 oz blackberries
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup sugar ((more if sweeter tea is desired))
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 quarts boiling water
  • 6 green tea bags ((regular not iced tea bags))

Instruction

  • In a medium sauce pot, combine blueberries, blackberries, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and sugar. Set heat to medium, mix and cover the pot with a lid.
  • Bring mixture to simmer and lower the heat to medium-low. Let the mixture cook, stirring often, for about 15 minutes. (Be careful so that the mixture doesn't over-run. Leave a little crack in the lid so the heat can escape.)
  • Take off heat. 
  • Bring 3 quarts of water to boil and turn it off. 
  • Steep 6 green tea bags until strong tea is reached. You want the tea to be a little stronger that a usual hot cup of tea because it will be served with ice.
  • After desired strength is reached, take out the tea bags. 
  • Stir if blueberry-blackberry mixture into the tea. Let it cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer the tea to a pitcher with a lid and refrigerate until cold and ready to serve.
  • Serve it cold or over ice.