Blackberry Limeade

In the summer, I love to have pitchers of iced tea on hand. Last summer, I brewed some blackberry sage tea and decided to add some fresh lime juice and honey for a refreshing twist. It turned out so well! I love serving this as a nonalcoholic beverage option. This is also good with a splash of club soda for a spritz version. 

Ingredients

8 blackberry tea bags*

4 cups hot water

4 cups cold water

½ cup honey

½ cup fresh lime juice

blackberries, lime wedge, fresh mint for garnish options

Directions

Heat 4 cups of hot water in a teapot. Add the tea bags to a large bowl or heat proof pitcher. Once the water is hot, pour over the tea bags and let steep 5 minutes. 

Remove the tea bags, (squeezing the liquid out for maximum flavor,) add in the honey, and stir until dissolved. 

Add in 4 cups of cold water and the lime juice and stir well.  Serve over ice and garnish with blackberries, lime wedge, and/or fresh mint leaves.

Serves 6-8

*I used The Republic of Tea, Blackberry Sage Tea. It comes in regular and decaf versions.