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Blueberry Tea

A refreshing and delightful beverage that combines the natural sweetness of blueberries with tea.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons honey or sweetener of choice
  • 2 bags black tea or your favorite tea
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Strainer or fine-mesh sieve
  • Measuring cups
  • Teapot or heatproof pitcher
  • Spoon for stirring

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh blueberries and water.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  3. Using a spoon or potato masher, lightly mash the blueberries in the saucepan.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a teapot or heatproof pitcher.
  5. Add the tea bags to the strained blueberry liquid and let them steep for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove the tea bags and stir in the honey or sweetener of your choice.
  7. If desired, stir in the lemon juice.
  8. Pour the blueberry tea into cups and enjoy it hot, or chill it in the refrigerator for a refreshing iced version.

Notes

Garnish with fresh blueberries or a lemon slice if desired.