Description

Embrace the vibrant flavors of the season with a refreshing Summer Blueberry Tea, bursting with the sweet, slightly tart essence of blueberries, offering a revitalizing escape on warm days.

Ingredients

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1 cup Fresh Blueberries
3 cups Filtered Water
1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves
1 Lemon Slices
1–2 tablespoons Maple Syrup or Raw Honey (optional, to taste)

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Instructions

Gently rinse 1 cup of fresh blueberries under cool water and transfer them to a medium saucepa
Pour 3 cups of filtered water into the saucepan with the blueberries and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat
Once simmering, lightly mash the blueberries with a spoon to release their juices and deepen the flavor. Continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes
Remove from heat and add the fresh mint leaves and lemon slices. Stir in maple syrup or honey if using. Let steep for 10-15 minutes
Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the pulp, mint, and lemon slices
Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve over ice with extra fresh blueberries, a lemon slice, and mint

Notes

Using ripe blueberries will enhance sweetness and flavor.

Avoid vigorous boiling to maintain nutrient quality.

You can make a concentrate by using less water initially.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Beverage
Method: Infusing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 25 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 1 mg
Fat: 0.2 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 0.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg