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This delightfully refreshing Blueberry Mint Iced Herbal Tea is one of my go-to summer drink recipes. Juicy blueberries and invigorating mint combine to make a drink that is equal parts cooling and naturally sweet.

Made with spearmint herbal tea, this recipe is naturally caffeine-free and offers a range of herbal benefits, from supporting digestion and hormonal balance to containing antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

Enjoy this iced tea outside with a good book on a warm afternoon, make a big batch for friends at your next gathering, or pack it for your next summer picnic.

Blueberry Mint Iced Herbal Tea

Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients:

For the blueberry syrup:

• 1 cup of blueberries, fresh or frozen, rinsed and drained 

• 1/2 cup of water 

• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup 

For the herbal tea:

• 4 tbsp dried spearmint tea leaves (or about ½ cup fresh mint leaves)

• 4 cups filtered water 

• Fresh mint for garnish 
  

To make:

1. To a saucepan over medium heat, add the blueberries, water, and maple syrup, stirring frequently until the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Boil for 2 minutes, using a fork to gently mash the berries. Then strain the blueberry berry mixture through a mesh sieve. Discard the solids and set the blueberry syrup aside. 

2. Add 4 cups of water to the same saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and stir in the dried mint leaves. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Then, use the mesh sieve to strain the tea into a large pitcher. 

3. Stir in the blueberry syrup and let cool completely. 

4. Serve over ice with a spring of mint.

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