Blackberry-Lemon Green Tea Lemonade

Ingredients

• 2 bags Green tea bags
• 1 1/2 cups cups Water
• 3/4 cup cup Fresh blackberries
• 1/4 cup cup Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp tbsp Honey
• 1/2 cup cup Cold water
• as needed Ice
• as needed Fresh blackberries or lemon slices

Instructions

1. Heat 1 1/2 cups water to approximately 175°F.
2. Steep green tea bags approximately 3 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags without squeezing.
4. Allow tea to cool completely.
5. Place blackberries and 1 tablespoon honey in a bowl.
6. Thoroughly mash the berries.
7. Press the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to remove the seeds.
8. Combine the strained blackberry juice with the lemon juice.
9. Add the remaining tablespoon honey.
10. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water.
11. Add the chilled green tea.
12. Stir thoroughly until the honey is completely incorporated.
13. Taste.
14. Adjust with a small amount of honey or lemon only if necessary.
15. Serve over ice.
16. Garnish with blackberries or lemon slices if desired.

Chef's Notes

NEEDS_IMAGE_REVIEW Naturally caffeinated with green tea. Caffeine content varies by tea and brewing method. Blackberries are naturally tart and vary considerably in sweetness. Taste the fruit before making large sweetness adjustments. Optional variation: Replace a portion of the cold water with plain sparkling water immediately before serving for a lightly carbonated version. Green tea brewing standard: Heat water to approximately 175°F. Steep for approximately 3 minutes. Remove tea bags without squeezing. Allow tea to cool before assembling the iced beverage.

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