Blueberry Iced Tea with Chamomile

A tall glass of iced tea with blueberries, ginger and mint.

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Blueberry Iced Tea with Chamomile

This refreshing caffeine-free iced tea is made with frozen blueberries, mint, and ginger. Perfect for natural boost, sick days, or just a relaxing drink!

Prep Time15

Chill Time20

Total Time35

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, Drinks, summer, Vegetarian

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegetarian

Servings: tall drinks

Author: Alicia

Ingredients

2 chamomile tea packets (or 2 tablespoons loose leaf)
16 ounces water
4 large strips peeled ginger + more for garnish
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup reserved
2/3 cup frozen wild blueberries
Optional garnishes: Fresh blueberries, mint and chamomile flowers

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Instructions

Bring water to a boil and pour over tea and ginger slices. Stir in honey while the water is still warm. Allow the tea and ginger to soak for about 7 minutes, then remove the tea, leaving the ginger slices. Don't leave the chamomile sachets in the tea, steeping too long can develop a bitter flavor.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Stir in 1/4 cup mint leaves, once the water is no longer hot. Transfer to the fridge and store till ready to serve.
When ready, add in frozen blueberries and more fresh mint, stirring with a spoon to combine. Allow the mixture to sit for 3-5 minutes for the blueberries to infuse the tea mixture. Pour the mixture into a tall glass with ice and garnish with ginger slices, blueberries and mint.

Notes

Wild blueberries are recommended, but any frozen blueberries can be used.
Blueberry iced tea can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Or you can pour the mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze it into ice cubes for an infused ice cube.
Fresh mint leaves will turn brown in hot water. This is why it's added in 2 parts. You can always remove the mint that is used for infusion and add more fresh mint before serving for the prettiest results.
If your blueberry mixture isn't a deep blue color, add 1-2 more tablespoons of frozen blueberries for a deeper blueberry flavor and color.
To infuse your tea without the blueberries, strain them out with a fine mesh strainer.
Caloric values include if you were to eat all the blueberries. Without them, the value is half.

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